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Godzilla (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Godzilla is a 2014 action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards, starring Juliette Binoche, Bryan Cranston and Ken Watanabe. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $525 million worldwide on a $160 million budget. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
worldwide gross
$525M
Metascore
62
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Godzilla (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Gareth Edwards
Genres
Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros.
Budget
$160M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Godzilla About?

The premise of Godzilla without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As Godzilla emerges from the ocean depths, Navy bomb expert Ford Brody is drawn into a desperate fight for humanity's survival. He must confront his troubled past and reconnect with his estranged father while facing off against the colossal monster and other terrifying forces. The creature’s destructive rampage leads to a catastrophic showdown in San Francisco, threatening global devastation and challenging the resilience of humankind.

Godzilla Themes & Keywords

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Where to watch

Where to Watch Godzilla

Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Godzilla Cast

Juliette Binoche leads the cast, with Bryan Cranston and Ken Watanabe. Directed by Gareth Edwards; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Godzilla

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Ratings

Godzilla Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Godzilla 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

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

In the year 1954, the United States military observes a momentous nuclear test, where a hydrogen bomb detonates just as a colossal creature rises from the depths of the ocean. Fast forward to 1999, and Project Monarch scientists Ishiro Serizawa and Vivienne Graham discover a massive skeleton uncovered in a collapsed mine in the Philippines. During their investigation, they find two chrysalises—one dormant and one shattered—leading to a trail that signals an impending earthquake towards Japan.

In Japan, the Janjira Nuclear Power Plant experiences strange seismic disturbances. Supervisor Joe Brody sends his wife Sandra and a group of technicians into the reactor. Unfortunately, disaster strikes when the reactor breaches, releasing radioactive steam that seals the team’s fate, with only destruction left in its wake.

Full summary

The whole story of Godzilla, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Godzilla Box Office & Budget

Godzilla grossed $525 million worldwide on a $160 million budget, 3.3 times what it cost. $200.7 million came from the US and Canada and $324.3 million (62%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$525M

3.3× its budget

US & Canada
$200.7M
International
$324.3M
Budget
$160M
US & Canada 38% Rest of the world 62%
Videos

Godzilla Trailers & Videos

9 videos: 3 trailers, 5 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 9 videos
Official Teaser Trailer
  • Trailer Official Main Trailer
  • Trailer International Trailer
  • Clip Full Movie Preview
  • Clip Godzilla Claims his Place as the King of the Monsters
Quiz

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 year did the first nuclear test coinciding with the emergence of Godzilla occur?
Cars

Cars in Godzilla

51 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford E-Series and the AM General HMMWV M1037.

All 51 cars
  • 2003 Ford E-Series in Godzilla 2003 Ford E-Series Important role
  • AM General HMMWV M1037 in Godzilla AM General HMMWV M1037 Minor role
  • AM General HMMWV M1151 in Godzilla AM General HMMWV M1151 Minor role
  • AM General M-923 in Godzilla AM General M-923 Minor role
Details

Godzilla Also Known As

Also known as “Zack LaChance presents Godzilla”.

Also known as
  • Zack LaChance presents Godzilla

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FAQ

Godzilla FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Godzilla, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Godzilla?

Godzilla runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Godzilla released?

Godzilla was released on May 16, 2014.

Who directed Godzilla?

Godzilla was directed by Gareth Edwards.

More films by Gareth Edwards

Who is in the cast of Godzilla?

Godzilla stars Juliette Binoche, Bryan Cranston and Ken Watanabe, among 6 credited actors.

Where can I watch Godzilla?

In the US, Godzilla is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus 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 $525 million worldwide ($200.7 million domestic, $324.3 million international) on a budget of $160 million.

How is Godzilla rated?

Godzilla has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Godzilla have a post-credit scene?

No. Godzilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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