Phantom Monster Agon (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 6

Phantom Monster Agon poster

Released in 1968, Phantom Monster Agon is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Fuminori Ôhashi, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. A re-edit of the 1964 Agon miniseries created by screenwriter Shinichi Sekizawa, who wrote the majority of the original Showa Godzilla films. It was released by Toho Video in the 1980s and on dvd in 2005.

Who’s in it. Phantom Monster Agon stars Shinji Hirota as Goro Sumoto, Asao Matsumoto as Detective Yamato, Yasuhiko Shima as Dr. Ukyo and Akemi Sawa as Satsuki Shizukawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Phantom Monster Agon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom Monster Agon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Phantom Monster Agon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Phantom Monster Agon (1968)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phantom Monster Agon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Phantom Monster Agon worth watching?
Phantom Monster Agon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phantom Monster Agon?
Phantom Monster Agon stars Shinji Hirota, Asao Matsumoto, Yasuhiko Shima, Akemi Sawa and Shin'ya Irie.
When was Phantom Monster Agon released?
Phantom Monster Agon was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.