Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, Godzilla vs. Megalon is an action, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Jun Fukuda, running about 82 minutes. “Dreaded Megalon from the undersea kingdom!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society.
Who’s in it. Godzilla vs. Megalon stars Katsuhiko Sasaki as Inventor Goro Ibuki, Hiroyuki Kawase as Rokuro 'Roku-chan' Ibuki, Yutaka Hayashi as Hiroshi Jinkawa and Robert Dunham as Emperor Antonio of Seatopia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Godzilla vs. Megalon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $980K 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 Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godzilla vs. Megalon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla vs. Megalon 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. Megalon (1973)?
- In US, Godzilla vs. Megalon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Godzilla vs. Megalon worth watching?
- Godzilla vs. Megalon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Godzilla vs. Megalon?
- Godzilla vs. Megalon stars Katsuhiko Sasaki, Hiroyuki Kawase, Yutaka Hayashi, Robert Dunham and Kotaro Tomita.
- When was Godzilla vs. Megalon released?
- Godzilla vs. Megalon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.