Movie

Mothra

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★ 7.1(181)19611h 41m

Mothra is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard 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 Mothra

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Good to know

Director: Ishirō Honda
Release date: 1961-07-30
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $2,237,760
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

Mothra — trailer

About Mothra

Mothra is a 1961 movie in the Adventure, Science Fiction and Fantasy genres, directed by Ishirō Honda, starring Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 181 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mothra in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.

Cast

Frankie Sakai

Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda

Hiroshi Koizumi

Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô

Kyōko Kagawa

Michi Hanamura

Jerry Itō

Clark Nelson

Ken Uehara

Dr. Harada

Emi Ito

Shobijin (Twin Fairy)

Yumi Ito

Shobijin (Twin Fairy)

Takashi Shimura

News Editor

Akihiro Tayama

Shinji Chûjô

Akihiko Hirata

Doctor

Tetsu Nakamura

Nelson's Henchman

Obel Wyatt

Dr. Roff

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mothra in Japan?+

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

Is Mothra on Netflix?+

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

How long is Mothra?+

Mothra has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Mothra?+

Mothra stars Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa, Jerry Itō and Ken Uehara.

When did Mothra come out?+

Mothra is a 1961 movie directed by Ishirō Honda.

What genre is Mothra?+

Mothra is Adventure, Science Fiction and Fantasy film.

Who directed Mothra?+

Mothra was directed by Ishirō Honda.