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MyCinema has not rated The War of the Gargantuas for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated G in the United States.

Where can I watch The War of the Gargantuas in the US?

The War of the Gargantuas streams on Criterion Channel and HBO Max and is free on Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The War of the Gargantuas?

The War of the Gargantuas runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is The War of the Gargantuas suitable for kids?

The War of the Gargantuas is rated G in the United States, which means it is cleared for all ages. That rating covers all ages, but it is still a film listed as horror or thriller, so watch it first if you are unsure.

TMDB19661h 28mAction / Horror / Science Fiction

The War of the Gargantuas

Name: The War of the Gargantuas
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1966-07-31
Duration: 88 min

A crisis, striking from the mountains and the sea! Greater Tokyo is the battlefield of death!

Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Action · Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under action, horror, and science fiction.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free

Included with 2 subscription services: Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 110 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The War of the Gargantuas tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 110 votes.
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Is The War of the Gargantuas scary?: MyCinema has not rated The War of the Gargantuas for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated G in the United States.
Where can I watch The War of the Gargantuas in the US?: The War of the Gargantuas streams on Criterion Channel and HBO Max and is free on Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The War of the Gargantuas?: The War of the Gargantuas runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is The War of the Gargantuas suitable for kids?: The War of the Gargantuas is rated G in the United States, which means it is cleared for all ages. That rating covers all ages, but it is still a film listed as horror or thriller, so watch it first if you are unsure.

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