Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, Gamera, the Giant Monster is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, running about 79 minutes. “Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage.
Who’s in it. Gamera, the Giant Monster stars Eiji Funakoshi as Dr. Hidaka, Kazuko Honjô as Aoyagi, Michiko Sugata as Nobuyo Sakurai and Harumi Kiritachi as Kyoke Yamamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gamera, the Giant Monster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Gamera, the Giant Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gamera, the Giant Monster 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 Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965)?
- In US, Gamera, the Giant Monster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp, and 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 Gamera, the Giant Monster worth watching?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster stars Eiji Funakoshi, Kazuko Honjô, Michiko Sugata, Harumi Kiritachi and Yoshirô Kitahara.