Gamera vs. Viras (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1968, Gamera vs. Viras is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. As alien invaders plot to conquer the Earth, two Boy Scouts steal a mini-submarine and discover Gamera in their midst. Transported to the alien's spaceship, the Scouts are menaced by the evil inhabitants, including Viras, a squid-like monster that grows to colossal size to battle Gamera.
Who’s in it. Gamera vs. Viras stars Kōjirō Hongō as Scout Master Mr. Shimida, Tôru Takatsuka as Masao Nakaya, Carl Craig as Jim Morgan and Michiko Yaegaki as Mariko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Gamera vs. Viras has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel 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 vs. Viras page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gamera vs. Viras 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 vs. Viras (1968)?
- In US, Gamera vs. Viras is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, 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 vs. Viras worth watching?
- Gamera vs. Viras holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gamera vs. Viras?
- Gamera vs. Viras stars Kōjirō Hongō, Tôru Takatsuka, Carl Craig, Michiko Yaegaki and Peter Williams.
- When was Gamera vs. Viras released?
- Gamera vs. Viras was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.