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Godzilla Minus One

Directed by Takashi Yamazaki · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is Godzilla Minus One worth watching?

Yes. Godzilla Minus One (2023) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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98% Editorial Rating
96% Audience snapshot · excluded
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 4m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · U/A 13+ (India) · 13+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Also known as ゴジラ-1.0 고질라 마이너스 원 哥斯拉-1.0 哥吉拉-1.0

🏆 4 award wins — Won Best Visual Effects, Academy Awards 2024

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Godzilla Minus One by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (96%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Godzilla Minus One worth watching?

    Yes — Godzilla Minus One earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Yamazaki's lean, emotional Godzilla revival won the Oscar for visual effects on a fraction of Hollywood budgets.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Godzilla Minus One about?

    In postwar Japan, a kamikaze survivor joins civilians fighting a newly emerged Godzilla that embodies national trauma and atomic dread.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Godzilla Minus One

    Godzilla Minus One (2023) Review: A Monster Born of Guilt

    Godzilla Minus One is Takashi Yamazaki's postwar kaiju drama, in which a guilt-ridden former kamikaze pilot faces the monster: perhaps the best Godzilla film since 1954.

    Yes. It is a rare monster movie with a real beating heart, thrilling and moving in equal measure, and worth seeing even if you have never cared about kaiju films.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Godzilla Minus One: frequently asked questions

    Is Godzilla Minus One worth watching?

    Yes. Godzilla Minus One (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Godzilla Minus One?

    In the United States, Godzilla Minus One streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Godzilla Minus One?

    Godzilla Minus One runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

    What is Godzilla Minus One rated?

    Godzilla Minus One is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, U/A 13+ in India, 13+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Godzilla Minus One?

    Godzilla Minus One is directed by Takashi Yamazaki and stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada.

    Does Godzilla Minus One have a post-credits scene?

    Yes. TMDB records an extra scene during the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

    What is the Metascore for Godzilla Minus One?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Godzilla Minus One is 81 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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