Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Godzilla vs. Hedorah is an action, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Yoshimitsu Banno, running about 85 minutes. “The Smog Monster Hedorah arrives in a shooting star!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ever evolving alien life-form arrives on a comet from the Dark Gaseous Nebula and proceeds to consume pollution. Spewing mists of sulfuric acid and corrosive sludge, neither humanity nor Godzilla may be able to defeat this toxic menace.
Who’s in it. Godzilla vs. Hedorah stars Akira Yamanouchi as Dr. Yano, Toshie Kimura as Toshie Yano, Hiroyuki Kawase as Ken Yano and Keiko Mari as Miki Fujiyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Godzilla vs. Hedorah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M 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. Hedorah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla vs. Hedorah 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. Hedorah (1971)?
- In US, Godzilla vs. Hedorah 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. Hedorah worth watching?
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Godzilla vs. Hedorah?
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah stars Akira Yamanouchi, Toshie Kimura, Hiroyuki Kawase, Keiko Mari and Toshio Shiba.
- When was Godzilla vs. Hedorah released?
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.