# Godzilla (1998)

> A radioactive reptilian giant turns Manhattan into a battlefield as a scientist, a reporter, and an international operative race to uncover its purpose.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/772

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Director: Roland Emmerich
- Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer, Arabella Field
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120685/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, playful, heightened, blockbuster night, monster movie marathon

## Movies like Godzilla

- [Shin Godzilla (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/196462)
- [Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/5711)
- [Cloverfield (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/3747)
- [Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/25042)
- [The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)](https://ember.film/movie/21852)
- [Mimic (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/2844)
- [Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/37103)
- [Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)](https://ember.film/movie/11473)
- [Rampage (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/248416)
- [Predator 2 (1990)](https://ember.film/movie/136)

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