The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2008, The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Minoru Kawasaki, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. When heads of state gather at the G8 summit in Japan, Guilala -- the intergalactic monster that had been banished from the earth in The X from Outer Space -- returns to ravage the Japanese countryside and threaten the world leaders. Military strikes prove futile against the beast, but a reporter learns that one rural community possesses a strange ritual that might influence the creature. Minoru Kawasaki directs this campy satire.
Who’s in it. The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit stars Natsuki Kato as Sumire, Kazuki Kato as Sanpei, Kei Akazawa as Translator and Hide Fukumoto as Former Prime minister Shinzo Abe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit worth watching?
- The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit?
- The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit stars Natsuki Kato, Kazuki Kato, Kei Akazawa, Hide Fukumoto and Kon Arimura.
- When was The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit released?
- The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.