Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1989, Godzilla vs. Biollante is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Kazuki Ōmori, running about 105 minutes. “The winner of this battle would be the most enormous enemy against human beings.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the previous Godzilla attack, a miniature arms race ensues to collect his cells. Concerned over Godzilla's possible return, the Japanese government uses the cells to create a new bio-weapon, ANEB (Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria). They seeks the aid of geneticist Genshiro Shiragami, who's experiments result in a new mutation.
Who’s in it. Godzilla vs. Biollante stars Kunihiko Mitamura as Kazuhito Kirishima, Yoshiko Tanaka as Asuka Okouchi, Masanobu Takashima as Major Sho Kuroki and Kōji Takahashi as Genshiro Shiragami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Godzilla vs. Biollante has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godzilla vs. Biollante page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla vs. Biollante 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. Biollante (1989)?
- In US, Godzilla vs. Biollante is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion 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 Godzilla vs. Biollante worth watching?
- Godzilla vs. Biollante holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Godzilla vs. Biollante?
- Godzilla vs. Biollante stars Kunihiko Mitamura, Yoshiko Tanaka, Masanobu Takashima, Kōji Takahashi and Tōru Minegishi.
- When was Godzilla vs. Biollante released?
- Godzilla vs. Biollante was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.