Godzilla (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1977, Godzilla is a science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 93 minutes. “...Colorized by Hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is a re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of Godzilla featuring 80 minutes of footage from the original Gojira (1954) and the US version Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) plus 25 minutes of WWII newsreel footage and clips from other monster 1950's movies. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called Spectorama 70 consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film also features a new music score composed by musician Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).
Who’s in it. Godzilla stars Raymond Burr as Steve Martin, Akihiko Hirata as Dr. Serizawa, Momoko Kôchi as Emiko and Takashi Shimura as Dr. Yamane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Godzilla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godzilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Godzilla (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Godzilla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Godzilla worth watching?
- Godzilla holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Godzilla?
- Godzilla stars Raymond Burr, Akihiko Hirata, Momoko Kôchi, Takashi Shimura and Akira Takarada.
- When was Godzilla released?
- Godzilla was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.