Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
A determined Japanese major leads a desperate black-hole weapons operation when Godzilla and a swarm of gigantic insects collide.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- propulsive
- comic-book
- monster movie night
- kaiju marathon
What critics said
Critics generally regard it as a flawed but entertaining kaiju entry with energetic monster action and memorable special effects, despite thin characterization and limited innovation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Godzilla, Megaguirus, and the meganula drive the film's destruction sequences and monster confrontations.
Japan develops an artificial black hole device intended to trap Godzilla, but its testing produces new dangers.
Major Kiriko Tsujimori leads the human effort to combat Godzilla and the insectoid infestation.
Car-sized meganula and their queen Megaguirus transform an insect infestation into the film's central monster threat.
Films like Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, and why
Godzilla: Final Wars
shared kaiju spectacle, military response, science fiction premises, and campy monster action
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
shared giant-monster destruction, Japanese urban settings, practical creature effects, and blockbuster action
Mimic
shared insectoid monster threat, military combat, science fiction framing, and creature-feature suspense
Movie Details
- Director
- Masaaki Tezuka
- Release Date
- 2000-12-16
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (227)
Cast
- Misato Tanaka
- Shosuke Tanihara
- Masanobu Katsumura
- Mansaku Ikeuchi
- Hiroyuki Suzuki
- Makiya Yamaguchi
- Tetsuo Yamashita
- Toshiyuki Nagashima
- Katsuo Nakamura
- Kazuko Kato
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Godzilla vs. Megaguirus about?
- A determined Japanese major leads a desperate black-hole weapons operation when Godzilla and a swarm of gigantic insects collide.
- What is Godzilla vs. Megaguirus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Godzilla vs. Megaguirus as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Godzilla vs. Megaguirus violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Godzilla vs. Megaguirus as moderate.
- What did critics think of Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
- Critics generally regard it as a flawed but entertaining kaiju entry with energetic monster action and memorable special effects, despite thin characterization and limited innovation.
- Which films are like Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
- Films with a similar feel include Godzilla: Final Wars, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, and Mimic.
- How long is Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
- Godzilla vs. Megaguirus runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
- In United States, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
