Mothra
“Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!”
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
Where to watch Mothra in United States
FlixFling
Mometu
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mothra there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Mothra streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | FlixFling | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | — |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Mothra
Mothra is a 1961 Japanese-language adventure, science fiction and fantasy film directed by Ishirō Honda. The cast is led by Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, Mometu.
Mothra was produced by TOHO and Far East Laboratory and made in Japan. It was released on July 30, 1961. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Release date
- July 30, 1961
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
Mothra cast & crew
Mothra was directed by Ishirō Honda and written by Shinichi Sekizawa.
The cast features Frankie Sakai as Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda, Hiroshi Koizumi as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô, Kyōko Kagawa as Michi Hanamura, Jerry Itō as Clark Nelson, Ken Uehara as Dr. Harada, and Emi Ito as Shobijin (Twin Fairy).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yūji Koseki, cinematography is by Hajime Koizumi, and it was produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka.
Is Mothra worth watching?
Mothra holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 181 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, Mothra is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mothra
In United States, you can stream Mothra on FlixFling and Mometu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Mothra
Frankie Sakai
Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
Hiroshi Koizumi
Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
Kyōko Kagawa
Michi Hanamura
Jerry Itō
Clark Nelson
Ken Uehara
Dr. Harada
Emi Ito
Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Yumi Ito
Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Takashi Shimura
News Editor
Akihiro Tayama
Shinji Chûjô
Akihiko Hirata
Doctor
Tetsu Nakamura
Nelson's Henchman
Obel Wyatt
Dr. Roff
Mothra — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mothra in United States?
Mothra is streaming on FlixFling, Mometu in United States.
▸Is Mothra on FlixFling?
Yes — Mothra is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is Mothra in?
Mothra is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mothra?
Mothra runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Mothra rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 181 ratings.
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