Rodan (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1956, Rodan is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 72 minutes. “Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
Who’s in it. Rodan stars Kenji Sahara as Shigeru Kawamura, Yumi Shirakawa as Kiyo, Akihiko Hirata as Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi and Mitsuo Tsuda as Staff Officer Takeuchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Rodan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rodan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rodan tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rodan (1956)?
- In US, Rodan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rodan worth watching?
- Rodan holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rodan?
- Rodan stars Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Mitsuo Tsuda and Minosuke Yamada.
- When was Rodan released?
- Rodan was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.