Return of Giant Majin

1966 • 79 min • Drama · Fantasy · Horror

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Synopsis

The tyrannical Lord Danjo Mikoshiba covets the rich, fertile lands surrounding Lake Yakumo. During a memorial ceremony for the late Chigusa lord, Mikoshiba launches an attack, overthrowing the honorable Lord Juro. Just when all seems lost, Daimajin rises from Lake Yakumo to settle a score of his own.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

66 reviews

62 Audience · 66 · 100%

In feudal Japan, a ruthless lord takes over a peaceful village by force. When the villagers are oppressed and their leader captured, they pray for help. Their pleas awaken a giant, stone god who rises to exact justice upon the tyrannical ruler.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some villagers are shown being mistreated by soldiers.
The giant monster can appear intimidating to younger viewers.

What it models well

Justice prevailing over tyranny
Courage in the face of oppression
Standing up for what is right

Talk about it after

The impact of tyrannical leadership on a community
The power of prayer and belief
When is it right to fight back?

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