Godzilla Raids Again (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1955, Godzilla Raids Again is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Motoyoshi Oda, running about 82 minutes. “The great story of the terrifying spirits that rampage through Japan!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.
Who’s in it. Godzilla Raids Again stars Hiroshi Koizumi as Shoichi Tsukioka, Setsuko Wakayama as Hidemi Yamaji, Minoru Chiaki as Kôji Kobayashi and Takashi Shimura as Kyohei Yamane-hakase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Godzilla Raids Again has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M 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 Godzilla Raids Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of Godzilla Raids Again 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 Godzilla Raids Again (1955)?
- In US, Godzilla Raids Again 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 Godzilla Raids Again worth watching?
- Godzilla Raids Again holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Godzilla Raids Again?
- Godzilla Raids Again stars Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura and Masao Shimizu.
- When was Godzilla Raids Again released?
- Godzilla Raids Again was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.