Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1992, Godzilla vs. Mothra is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Takao Okawara, running about 102 minutes. “Earth S.O.S.! The battle over the future of the human race begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mothra's dark counterpart, Battra, emerges to eliminate humanity on behalf of the Earth. Two tiny fairies called the Cosmos offer their help by calling Mothra to battle the creature. Unfortunately a meteorite has awoken a hibernating Godzilla as a three way battle for the Earth begins.
Who’s in it. Godzilla vs. Mothra stars Tetsuya Bessho as Takuya Fujita, Satomi Kobayashi as Masako Tezuka, Takehiro Murata as Kenji Andoh and Saburo Shinoda as Professor Fukazawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Godzilla vs. Mothra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godzilla vs. Mothra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla vs. Mothra 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. Mothra (1992)?
- In US, Godzilla vs. Mothra is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Godzilla vs. Mothra worth watching?
- Godzilla vs. Mothra holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Godzilla vs. Mothra?
- Godzilla vs. Mothra stars Tetsuya Bessho, Satomi Kobayashi, Takehiro Murata, Saburo Shinoda and Akiji Kobayashi.
- When was Godzilla vs. Mothra released?
- Godzilla vs. Mothra was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.