Movie

Godzilla

“Size does matter.”

★ 5.7(4,231)19982h 19m

Godzilla is streaming on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads and Galactic Stream Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Roland Emmerich
Release date: 1998-05-20
Runtime: 2h 19m
Language: English
Box office: $379,014,294
Budget: $130,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Godzilla — trailer

About Godzilla

Godzilla is a 1998 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Thriller genres, directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno and Maria Pitillo. It has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 4,231 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Godzilla in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

Cast

Matthew Broderick

Dr. Niko Tatopoulos

Jean Reno

Philippe Roaché

Maria Pitillo

Audrey Timmonds

Hank Azaria

Victor 'Animal' Palotti

Kevin Dunn

Colonel Hicks

Michael Lerner

Mayor Ebert

Harry Shearer

Charles Caiman

Arabella Field

Lucy Palotti

Vicki Lewis

Dr. Elsie Chapman

Doug Savant

Sergeant O'Neal

Malcolm Danare

Dr. Mendel Craven

Lorry Goldman

Gene, Mayor's Aide

Themes & keywords

new york cityatomic bombmissileintelligencepregnancydestroyboat accidentgiant monsteratomic bomb testus armyflowerpotcreaturekaijumilitaryanimal horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Godzilla in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Godzilla on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads and Galactic Stream Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload.

Is Godzilla on Netflix?+

Yes — Godzilla is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is Godzilla?+

Godzilla has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

Who stars in Godzilla?+

Godzilla stars Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria and Kevin Dunn.

When did Godzilla come out?+

Godzilla is a 1998 movie directed by Roland Emmerich.

What genre is Godzilla?+

Godzilla is Science Fiction, Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Godzilla?+

Godzilla was directed by Roland Emmerich.