Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1998): Cast & Plot
Godzilla, King of the Monsters is a 1998 documentary starring Alex Cox, Jun Fukuda and Kenpachirō Satsuma. It runs 39 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 39 min
- Genre
- Documentary
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English - After the credits
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What Is Godzilla, King of the Monsters About?
The premise of Godzilla, King of the Monsters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An in‑depth documentary exploring the Japanese Godzilla phenomenon, it presents new interviews with director Jun Fukuda, the late filmmaker Ishiro Honda and critic Alex Cox. The film weaves in rare archival material, including clips from the TV series “Ultra Q” and the 1962 feature “King Kong Escapes,” offering a thorough look at the monster’s legacy.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters Cast
Alex Cox leads the cast, with Jun Fukuda and Kenpachirō Satsuma.
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· 4 moreGodzilla, King of the Monsters Plot Summary
What happens in Godzilla, King of the Monsters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie opens in San Francisco, 2014, depicting a devastating battle between Godzilla and the MUTOS, which leaves Mark (Kyle Chandler](/actor/kyle-chandler)) and Emma Russell (Vera Farmiga) grieving the loss of their eldest son, Andrew. Despite their pain, Emma manages to catch a fleeting glimpse of Godzilla after his fight, symbolizing both hope and the ongoing presence of Titans in their lives. The story then jumps to the present day, where Mark and Emma are now separated. Emma works as a paleobiologist for Monarch, a scientific organization dedicated to studying Titans, and she lives with their younger daughter, Madison (Lexi Rabe). Emma has been developing a device called The Orca, designed to emit sound frequencies that can communicate with Titans, aiming to establish some form of dialogue or control.
Full summary
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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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Godzilla, King of the Monsters FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Godzilla, King of the Monsters?
Godzilla, King of the Monsters runs 39 minutes.
When was Godzilla, King of the Monsters released?
Godzilla, King of the Monsters was released on July 11, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Godzilla, King of the Monsters?
Godzilla, King of the Monsters stars Alex Cox, Jun Fukuda and Kenpachirō Satsuma, among 8 credited actors.
Does Godzilla, King of the Monsters have a post-credit scene?
No. Godzilla, King of the Monsters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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