King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1963, King Kong vs. Godzilla is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Thomas Montgomery, running about 91 minutes. “The two mightiest monsters of all time! In the most colossal conflict the screen has ever known!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. US version. The re-edited John Beck version of the film: released outside of Japan and restructured with new footage of American actors centering around a news report plot not present in the original. Eric Carter of United Nation News is joined by Dr. Arnold Johnson as a prehistoric monster emerges from hibernation while a pharmaceutical company seeks publicity with their own monster.
Who’s in it. King Kong vs. Godzilla stars Harry Holcombe as Dr. Arnold Johnson, Michael Keith as Eric Carter, James Yagi as Yutaka Omura and Byron Morrow as Newscaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, King Kong vs. Godzilla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Kong vs. Godzilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Kong vs. Godzilla 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 King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Kong vs. Godzilla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Kong vs. Godzilla worth watching?
- King Kong vs. Godzilla holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Kong vs. Godzilla?
- King Kong vs. Godzilla stars Harry Holcombe, Michael Keith, James Yagi, Byron Morrow and Les Tremayne.
- When was King Kong vs. Godzilla released?
- King Kong vs. Godzilla was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.