Godzilla 1985 (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Godzilla 1985 is a 1985 action thriller directed by Koji Hashimoto and R.J. Kizer, starring Raymond Burr, Junkichi Orimoto and Keiju Kobayashi. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $4.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Directors
- Koji Hashimoto and R.J. Kizer
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Godzilla 1985 About?
The premise of Godzilla 1985 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Awakening from a deep slumber, the colossal Godzilla leaves a path of radioactive destruction. Tokyo is thrown into turmoil as the legendary monster turns its attention towards the city, posing a significant threat to the metropolis and its inhabitants. The military struggles to contain the immense creature, fearing a devastating and catastrophic event.
Godzilla 1985 Themes & Keywords
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- disaster action
- epic action
- epic sci fi
- urban adventure
- epic drama
- nature horror
- tragedy drama
- building
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- dr pepper
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- biotech sci fi
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- 1980s
- tokusatsu
- professor
- nuclear missile
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- prime minister
- crisis
- island
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- journalist
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Godzilla 1985 Cast
Raymond Burr leads the cast, with Junkichi Orimoto and Keiju Kobayashi. Directed by Koji Hashimoto and R.J. Kizer; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Koji Hashimoto
- Co-director R.J. Kizer
Also Starring in Godzilla 1985
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Critics gave Godzilla 1985 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 68% User score
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Godzilla 1985 Plot Summary
What happens in Godzilla 1985 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Japanese fishing vessel Yahata Maru struggles to navigate a ferocious storm when a colossal monster emerges from an eruption on a nearby uninhabited island, launching an attack on the ship. A day later, the sole survivor, Hiroshi “Kenny” Okumura, is found by reporter Goro Maki, amidst the wreckage of the vessel.
Full summary
The whole story of Godzilla 1985, scene by scene
Godzilla 1985 Box Office
Godzilla 1985 grossed $4.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.1M
- US & Canada
- $4.1M
Godzilla 1985 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Godzilla 1985 (1985) original theatrical trailer [FTD-0370]
How Well Do You Know Godzilla 1985?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the sole survivor of the storm-ravaged Yahata Maru?
Godzilla 1985 Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “The Return of Godzilla” and “Godzilla 'nin Dönüşü”.
- Also known as
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- The Return of Godzilla
- Godzilla 'nin Dönüşü
- Povratak Godzile
- Gojira 1985
- Il ritorno di Godzilla
- El Retorno de Godzilla 1986
- O Regresso de Gozilla
- Le retour de Godzilla
- Годзилла
- Ґодзілла 1985
- Γκοτζίλα 1985
- Godzilla '85
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- Godzilla: 1985
- Godzilla 1985: The Legend is Reborn
- Годзилла 1985
- Godzilla Is Alive
- The Return of Godzilla 1986
- ゴジラ1985
- Godzilla-85
- Rückkehr von Godzilla
- Godzilla - Die Rückkehr des Monsters
- Gojira
- 고지라 1985
- 哥斯拉之怪兽王复活
- 哥斯拉之怪獸王復活
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Godzilla 1985 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Godzilla 1985, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Godzilla 1985?
Godzilla 1985 runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Godzilla 1985 released?
Godzilla 1985 was released on August 23, 1985.
Who directed Godzilla 1985?
Godzilla 1985 was directed by Koji Hashimoto and R.J. Kizer.
More films by Koji Hashimoto Who is in the cast of Godzilla 1985?
Godzilla 1985 stars Raymond Burr, Junkichi Orimoto and Keiju Kobayashi, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Godzilla 1985 make at the box office?
Godzilla 1985 grossed $4.1 million worldwide.
How is Godzilla 1985 rated?
Godzilla 1985 has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Godzilla 1985 have a post-credit scene?
No. Godzilla 1985 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Godzilla 1985 in?
The original language of Godzilla 1985 is Japanese.
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