Rodan
“Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth”
Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
Where to watch Rodan in United States
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Where is Rodan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Rodan
Rodan is a 1956 Japanese-language horror and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda. The cast is led by Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Rodan was produced by TOHO and Far East Laboratory and made in Japan. It was released on December 26, 1956. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers
- Ken Kuronuma, Takeo Murata, Takeshi Kimura
- Release date
- December 26, 1956
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
Rodan cast & crew
Rodan was directed by Ishirō Honda and written by Ken Kuronuma, Takeo Murata, and Takeshi Kimura.
The cast features Kenji Sahara as Shigeru Kawamura, Yumi Shirakawa as Kiyo, Akihiko Hirata as Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi, Minosuke Yamada as Mining Chief Osaki, Yoshibumi Tajima as Izeki, and Akio Kobori as Police Chief Nishimura.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akira Ifukube, cinematography is by Isamu Ashida, and it was produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka.
Is Rodan worth watching?
Rodan holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 188 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Rodan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rodan
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Cast of Rodan
Kenji Sahara
Shigeru Kawamura
Yumi Shirakawa
Kiyo
Akihiko Hirata
Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi
Minosuke Yamada
Mining Chief Osaki
Yoshibumi Tajima
Izeki
Akio Kobori
Police Chief Nishimura
Mitsuo Tsuda
Staff Officer Takeuchi
Ren Imaizumi
Sunagawa
Jun'ichirō Mukai
Military officer
Rinsaku Ogata
Goro
Ichirō Chiba
Chief of Police
Tsurue Ichimanji
Haru
Rodan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rodan in United States?
Rodan is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Rodan on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Rodan is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Rodan in?
Rodan is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, Tagalog, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rodan?
Rodan runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is Rodan rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 188 ratings.
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