Godzilla (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Godzilla is a 1998 action thriller directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $379 million worldwide on a $130 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Effects Animation at the Annie Awards 1998. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Plex and Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $130M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Godzilla About?
The premise of Godzilla without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following French nuclear tests, a massive prehistoric creature emerges, unleashing devastation upon New York City. A desperate US military mobilizes to stop the giant monster, facing a race against time to prevent its offspring from causing further destruction and widespread panic.
Godzilla Themes & Keywords
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- iguana
- military
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- female reporter
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- reporter
- remake of japanese film
- manhattan new york city
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
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- asexual reproduction
- mutation
- mayor
- nuclear testing
- remake
- nuclear explosion
- lightning
- storm at sea
- cannery ship
- cigarette lighter
- shipwreck
- fishing boat
- giant egg
- sole survivor
- media coverage
- bomb
- helicopter crash
- cameraman
- old flame
- new york city
- fighter pilot
- flatiron building manhattan new york city
- near death experience
- explosion
- creature
- sea monster
- wisecrack humor
- skyscraper
- frenchman
- videotape
- courage
- fear
- panic
- sequel baiting
- woman in jeopardy
- close up of eye
- storm drain
- exploding submarine
Where to Watch Godzilla
Stream it on Plex and Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Godzilla Cast
Matthew Broderick leads the cast, with Jean Reno. Directed by Roland Emmerich.
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Director Roland Emmerich
Godzilla Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Godzilla 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 56% User score
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Godzilla Plot Summary
What happens in Godzilla 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
Nuclear experiments in French Polynesia lead to the transformation of an ordinary lizard into the colossal mutant, Godzilla. This fearsome creature makes its way to New York City, wreaking havoc on ships and drowning fishing fleets in its path. Amidst the chaos, the French secret service locates the last surviving fisherman who utters the word “Godzilla.”
Full summary
The whole story of Godzilla, scene by scene
Godzilla Box Office & Budget
Godzilla grossed $379 million worldwide on a $130 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $136.3 million came from the US and Canada and $242.7 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$379M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $136.3M
- International
- $242.7M
- Budget
- $130M
Godzilla Awards & Nominations
Godzilla earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Effects Animation at the Annie Awards 1998.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Annie Awards 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Effects Animation
Godzilla Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers, 6 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Teaser Godzilla (1998) Teaser 1
- Teaser Godzilla (1998) Teaser 2
- Clip Clip
- Clip Godzilla Emerges In New York
How Well Do You Know Godzilla?
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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What catastrophic event leads to the creation of Godzilla?
Cars in Godzilla
52 cars on screen, including the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice and the AM General HMMWV M1025.
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1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
Godzilla Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Gojira” and “ゴジラ”.
- Also known as
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- Gojira
- ゴジラ
- ก็อตซิลล่า อสูรพันธุ์นิวเคลียร์ล้างโลก
- 酷斯拉
- 哥斯拉
- 哥斯拉 (1998)
- Годзилла
- Γκοτζίλα
- גודזילה
- 고질라
- Ґодзілла
- Годзила
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- 哥斯拉 1998
- Godzila
- Quái Vật Godzilla
- گودزیلا
- गॉडज़िला, გოძილა
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Godzilla FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Godzilla, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Godzilla released?
Godzilla was released on May 19, 1998.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Roland Emmerich.
More films by Roland Emmerich Who is in the cast of Godzilla?
Godzilla stars Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno.
Where can I watch Godzilla?
In the US, Godzilla is streaming on Plex and Sony Pictures Core and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Godzilla make at the box office?
Godzilla grossed $379 million worldwide ($136.3 million domestic, $242.7 million international) on a budget of $130 million.
How is Godzilla rated?
Godzilla has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 32 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Was Godzilla nominated for any awards?
Godzilla received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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