Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2000, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus is an action, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Masaaki Tezuka, running about 105 minutes. “Godzilla disappears.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.

Who’s in it. Godzilla vs. Megaguirus stars Misato Tanaka as Kiriko Tsujimori, Masatō Ibu as Motohiko Sugiura, Shosuke Tanihara as Hajime Kudo and Yuriko Hoshi as Yoshino Yoshizawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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. Megaguirus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla vs. Megaguirus 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. Megaguirus (2000)?
In US, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus is available to 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. Megaguirus worth watching?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus stars Misato Tanaka, Masatō Ibu, Shosuke Tanihara, Yuriko Hoshi and Toshiyuki Nagashima.
When was Godzilla vs. Megaguirus released?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.