Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Flying through space and firing missiles! A dreadful Godzilla, whose whole body is a weapon, appears!

1974 • 84 min • Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

294 reviews

70 Audience · 294 · 100%

An ancient prophecy points to the return of a destructive Godzilla, but not all is as it seems. When a mechanical doppelgänger appears, it

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Intense monster battles
Some characters are in peril
Brief moments of menace

What it models well

Courage in the face of danger
Protecting the innocent
Environmental respect

Talk about it after

The importance of looking beyond appearances
The consequences of unchecked technology
How cooperation can overcome threats

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