Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1974, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is an action and science fiction film directed by Jun Fukuda, running about 84 minutes. “Flying through space and firing missiles! A dreadful Godzilla, whose whole body is a weapon, appears!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.
Who’s in it. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla stars Masaaki Daimon as Keisuke Shimizu, Kazuya Aoyama as Masahiko Shimizu, Reiko Tajima as Saeko Kanagusuku and Akihiko Hirata as Professor Hideto Miyajima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla has been warmly received by audiences. 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 and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla vs. 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 vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)?
- In US, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla worth watching?
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla?
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla stars Masaaki Daimon, Kazuya Aoyama, Reiko Tajima, Akihiko Hirata and Hiroshi Koizumi.
- When was Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla released?
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.