Gamera vs. Zigra (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1971, Gamera vs. Zigra is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, running about 87 minutes. “Deep-Sea Monster Zigra!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A moon base is destroyed by a spaceship from Zigra which is looking to take over the planet earth to use its oceans for its ocean-dwelling denizens. Gamera must once again come to the aid of the human race while all of Japan roots him on.
Who’s in it. Gamera vs. Zigra stars Eiko Yanami as Woman X / Chikako Sugawara, Reiko Kasahara as Kiyoko Ishikawa, Mikiko Tsubouchi as Mrs. Ishikawa and Kōji Fujiyama as Dr. Tom Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Gamera vs. Zigra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp 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. Zigra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gamera vs. Zigra 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. Zigra (1971)?
- In US, Gamera vs. Zigra 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. Zigra worth watching?
- Gamera vs. Zigra holds an audience score of 4.7 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. Zigra?
- Gamera vs. Zigra stars Eiko Yanami, Reiko Kasahara, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Kōji Fujiyama and Isamu Saeki.
- When was Gamera vs. Zigra released?
- Gamera vs. Zigra was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.