All Monsters Attack

A Godzilla father-son crisis: the furious new monster Gabara appears, taking aim at the throne of Monster Island!

1969 • 70 min • Fantasy · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Ichiro Miki is a child living in the industrial district of Kawasaki, where his parents' constant struggle to make ends meet often leaves the schoolboy alone. Constantly teased by a bully nicknamed Gabara, his only friends are toy consultant Shinpei and fellow classmate Sachiko. Ichiro turns to escapist dreams of Monster Island where he befriends the equally bullied Minilla.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

222 reviews

51 Audience · 222 · 100%

Ichiro, a lonely boy, escapes his difficult reality by dreaming of Monster Island where he befriends Minilla, son of Godzilla. Together, they confront bullies and learn valuable lessons about courage and standing up for themselves.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some scenes show a boy being bullied by others.
Fantasy monster fights, but not overly intense or realistic.

What it models well

Overcoming bullying
Finding courage
Importance of imagination

Talk about it after

How Ichiro’s dream world helps him cope with reality.
The different ways characters handle bullies.
What makes a good friend, like Minilla for Ichiro.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for All Monsters Attack. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.