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Godzilla (1998) runs 2 h 18 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 5.7 from 4,417 TMDB members. French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

Runtime
2 h 18 min — ends 10:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released
May 20, 1998
TMDB rating
5.7 / 10 from 4,417 votes
Director
Roland Emmerich
Starring
Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla is 2 h 18 min long (138 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Godzilla rated?
Godzilla is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Godzilla a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Godzilla?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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