All Monsters Attack
A lonely Kawasaki boy escapes bullying and parental absence through a monster-filled fantasy that teaches him to face his fears.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- earnest
- whimsical
- campy
- family movie night
- nostalgic kaiju marathon
What critics said
Critics and fans largely regard the film as one of the weakest Godzilla entries, citing its uneven tone, thin characterization, and heavy reliance on stock footage.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ichiro retreats into imagined journeys to Monster Island and friendship with Minilla when isolated at home and bullied at school.
The monster sequences rely heavily on recycled Godzilla-series footage, a defining feature noted by critics.
Ichiro is repeatedly targeted by Gabara and learns courage through his imagined friendship with Minilla.
Ichiro grows up in an urbanized, industrial Kawasaki district while his working parents are frequently absent.
Films like All Monsters Attack, and why
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Shared children's adventure framing, giant monsters, fantasy escapism, and themes of bullying and courage.
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
Shared family-oriented kaiju spectacle, imaginative monster fantasy, and youthful protagonists confronting fear.
The Gamera Trilogy
Shared Japanese children's fantasy, urban alienation, and emotional growth expressed through encounters with monsters.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Release Date
- 1969-12-20
- Runtime
- 70 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (226)
Cast
- Kenji Sahara
- Machiko Naka
- Tomonori Yazaki
- Hideyo Amamoto
- Sachio Sakai
- Kazuo Suzuki
- Ikio Sawamura
- Shigeki Ishida
- Yutaka Sada
- Chōtarō Tōgin
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is All Monsters Attack about?
- A lonely Kawasaki boy escapes bullying and parental absence through a monster-filled fantasy that teaches him to face his fears.
- What is All Monsters Attack like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of All Monsters Attack as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is All Monsters Attack violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in All Monsters Attack as mild.
- What did critics think of All Monsters Attack?
- Critics and fans largely regard the film as one of the weakest Godzilla entries, citing its uneven tone, thin characterization, and heavy reliance on stock footage.
- Which films are like All Monsters Attack?
- Films with a similar feel include Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, and The Gamera Trilogy.
- How long is All Monsters Attack?
- All Monsters Attack runs 70 minutes.
- Where can I watch All Monsters Attack?
- In United States, All Monsters Attack streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
