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Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

6.519561h 21mNRMovieScience FictionHorror

During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a…

DirectorsIshirō Honda·Terry O. Morse
WritersAl C. Ward·Terry O. Morse
ProducersJoseph E. Levine·Harry Rybnick

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Cast · Directed by Ishirō Honda

RBRaymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Steve Martin
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Dr. Yamane
MKMomoko Kôchi
Momoko Kôchi
Emiko Yamane
ATAkira Takarada
Akira Takarada
Ogata
AHAkihiko Hirata
Akihiko Hirata
Dr. Serizawa
SSSachio Sakai
Sachio Sakai
Hagiwara
FMFuyuki Murakami
Fuyuki Murakami
Dr. Tabata
RYRen Yamamoto
Ren Yamamoto
Seiji
TS
Toyoaki Suzuki
Shinkichi
TOTadashi Okabe
Tadashi Okabe
Dr. Tabata's Assistant
TOToranosuke Ogawa
Toranosuke Ogawa
President of Company
FIFrank Iwanaga
Frank Iwanaga
Security Officer Tomo Iwanaga

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Godzilla, King of the Monsters! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is streaming on Criterion Channel, Cinemax and Darkroom in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! on Netflix?

No, Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Cinemax.

Is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Godzilla, King of the Monsters! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Cinemax instead.

Where can I watch Godzilla, King of the Monsters! for free?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is available to stream free (with ads) on Darkroom in United States.

Is there a sequel to Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

Yes — Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is followed by Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) in the Americanized Godzilla Collection.

Is there a prequel to Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is the first film in the Americanized Godzilla Collection.

Is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! part of a trilogy?

No — Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is part of the Americanized Godzilla Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Americanized Godzilla Collection?

There are 4 films in the Americanized Godzilla Collection: Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956), Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) and Godzilla 1985 (1985).