Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2002, Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla is an action, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Masaaki Tezuka, running about 88 minutes. “Startup - Resonance - Smashed Ice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. JSDF pilot Akane has a fateful encounter when a new Godzilla emerges in Tateyama. As a countermeasure, a cyborg named Kiryu is constructed from the remains of the original. The machine is discovered to harbor the restless soul of the original monster as Akane must learn to find value in her own life as well.
Who’s in it. Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla stars Yumiko Shaku as Akane Yashiro, Shin Takuma as Tokumitsu Yuhara, Kana Onodera as Sara Yuhara and Koh Takasugi as JSDF Lieutenant Togashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002)?
- In US, Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla worth watching?
- Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla?
- Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla stars Yumiko Shaku, Shin Takuma, Kana Onodera, Koh Takasugi and Tsutomu Kitagawa.
- When was Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla released?
- Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.