The Return of Godzilla
“Breaking 30 years of silence comes the anticipated-worldwide latest "Godzilla" work!”
After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.
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Where is The Return of Godzilla streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Return of Godzilla
The Return of Godzilla is a 1984 Japanese-language science fiction, action and horror film directed by Koji Hashimoto. The cast is led by Keiju Kobayashi, Ken Tanaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The Return of Godzilla was produced by Toho Pictures and made in Japan. It was released on December 15, 1984, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Koji Hashimoto
- Writers
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Hideichi Nagahara
- Release date
- December 15, 1984
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Toho Pictures
The Return of Godzilla cast & crew
The Return of Godzilla was directed by Koji Hashimoto and written by Tomoyuki Tanaka and Hideichi Nagahara.
The cast features Keiju Kobayashi as Prime Minister Seiki Mitamura, Ken Tanaka as Goro Maki, Yasuko Sawaguchi as Naoko Okumura, Shin Takuma as Hiroshi Okumura, Yōsuke Natsuki as Professor Makoto Hayashida, and Eitarō Ozawa as Minister of Finance Kanzaki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Reijirō Koroku, cinematography is by Kazutami Hara, and it was produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka and Norio Hayashi.
Is The Return of Godzilla worth watching?
The Return of Godzilla holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 333 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, action, and horror, The Return of Godzilla is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Return of Godzilla
In United States, you can stream The Return of Godzilla on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Return of Godzilla
Keiju Kobayashi
Prime Minister Seiki Mitamura
Ken Tanaka
Goro Maki
Yasuko Sawaguchi
Naoko Okumura
Shin Takuma
Hiroshi Okumura
Yōsuke Natsuki
Professor Makoto Hayashida
Eitarō Ozawa
Minister of Finance Kanzaki
Taketoshi Naitō
Chief Cabinet Secretary Takegami
Nobuo Kaneko
Home Affairs Minister Isomura
Mizuho Suzuki
Foreign Minister Emori
Junkichi Orimoto
Director-General of the Defense Agency
Hiroshi Koizumi
Professor Minami
Kunio Murai
Secretary Henmi
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The Return of Godzilla — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Return of Godzilla in United States?
The Return of Godzilla is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Return of Godzilla on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Return of Godzilla is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Return of Godzilla in?
The Return of Godzilla is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Return of Godzilla?
The Return of Godzilla runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Return of Godzilla rated?
The Return of Godzilla is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 333 ratings.
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