Movie

Godzilla

“Godzilla, a weapon of science, a great battle of wonder and terror!”

★ 7.6(1,106)19541h 36m

Godzilla is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Godzilla

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Ishirō Honda
Release date: 1954-11-03
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $2,250,000
Budget: $60,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO
Part of: Godzilla (Showa) Collection

Godzilla — trailer

About Godzilla

Godzilla is a 1954 movie in the Thriller, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Ishirō Honda, starring Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi and Akihiko Hirata. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Godzilla in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.

Cast

Akira Takarada

Hideto Ogata

Momoko Kôchi

Emiko Yamane

Akihiko Hirata

Daisuke Serizawa

Takashi Shimura

Kyohei Yamane

Fuyuki Murakami

Professor Tanabe

Sachio Sakai

Hagiwara

Toranosuke Ogawa

President of Southern Seas Salvage

Ren Yamamoto

Masaji Yamada

Hiroshi Hayashi

Chairman of Diet Committee

Seijirô Onda

Parliamentarian Oyama

Takeo Oikawa

Chief of Emergency Headquarters

Keiji Sakakida

Mayor Inada

Themes & keywords

shipislandjapanatomic bombshipwreckgiant monsternuclear radiationtokyo, japandinosaurblack and whitecreature featurekaijupost war japananimal horrorgodzilla

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Godzilla in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Godzilla on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Godzilla on Netflix?+

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

How long is Godzilla?+

Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Godzilla?+

Godzilla stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura and Fuyuki Murakami.

When did Godzilla come out?+

Godzilla is a 1954 movie directed by Ishirō Honda.

What genre is Godzilla?+

Godzilla is Thriller, Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Godzilla?+

Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.