Gamera vs. Jiger (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, Gamera vs. Jiger is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, running about 83 minutes. “Watch out for extreme ultrasound!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the legendary monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. Gamera tries to stop this new rival, only to be injured when Jiger lays eggs inside of him. As two boys in a submarine go on a dangerous quest inside of Gamera's body to save him, Jiger threatens the Expo '70 world's fair in Osaka.
Who’s in it. Gamera vs. Jiger stars Tsutomu Takakuwa as Hiroshi Kitayama, Kelly Varis as Tommy Williams, Katherine Murphy as Susan Williams and Ryô Hayami as Keisuke Sawada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Gamera vs. Jiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling 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. Jiger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gamera vs. Jiger 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. Jiger (1970)?
- In US, Gamera vs. Jiger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, 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. Jiger worth watching?
- Gamera vs. Jiger holds an audience score of 6.1 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. Jiger?
- Gamera vs. Jiger stars Tsutomu Takakuwa, Kelly Varis, Katherine Murphy, Ryô Hayami and Franz Gruber.
- When was Gamera vs. Jiger released?
- Gamera vs. Jiger was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.