Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Mothra vs. Godzilla is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 89 minutes. “A massive Mach 3 moth! The heavy missile tank Godzilla! The sky, sea, and land quake in the fierce battle of the century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.
Who’s in it. Mothra vs. Godzilla stars Akira Takarada as Ichiro "Ichi" Sakai, Yuriko Hoshi as Junko Nakanishi, Hiroshi Koizumi as Prof. Miura and Yû Fujiki as Jiro Nakamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mothra vs. Godzilla has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mothra vs. Godzilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mothra vs. Godzilla tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)?
- In US, Mothra vs. Godzilla is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mothra vs. Godzilla worth watching?
- Mothra vs. Godzilla holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mothra vs. Godzilla?
- Mothra vs. Godzilla stars Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yû Fujiki and Kenji Sahara.
- When was Mothra vs. Godzilla released?
- Mothra vs. Godzilla was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.