Godzilla
Size does matter.
1998 • 139 min • Science Fiction · Action · Thriller
Synopsis
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 57 Audience · 4323 · 100%
An enormous, mutated lizard emerges from the ocean and unleashes chaos upon New York City. A team of scientists and the military race to stop the creature from reproducing and destroying everything in its path, leading to large-scale destruction and thrilling chases.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Extensive urban destruction
- Creepy monster offspring
- Intense military confrontations
What it models well
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Resourcefulness in a crisis
- Protecting life
Talk about it after
- The impact of human actions on nature
- What it means to be a monster
- The role of scientific research
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Roland Emmerich • Crew: Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin, Ted Elliott, Roland Emmerich, Terry Rossio, Dean Devlin
Trailers & clips
Godzilla (1998) Trailer #1
Outrunning Godzilla In A New York Taxi Cab
Attacked By Godzilla Spawn
US Army Vs Godzilla
Fish Bait For Godzilla
Godzilla Emerges In New York
Behind The Scenes Of Godzilla
Godzilla (1998) - Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.7/10 (4,323)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $130,000,000
- Box office
- $379,014,294
- IMDb
- tt0120685
- Official site
- www.sonypictures.com
