Godzilla
Seen it?2014 | 123 min | Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$525 million worldwide on a $160 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 578K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gareth Edwards
- Aaron Taylor-JohnsonFord Brody
- Elizabeth OlsenElle Brody
- Juliette BinocheSandra Brody
- Bryan CranstonJoe Brody
- Ken WatanabeDr. Ishiro Serizawa
- Sally HawkinsDr. Vivienne Graham
- Al SapienzaHuddleston
- David StrathairnAdmiral William Stenz
- James PizzinatoHALO Jumper
- CJ AdamsYoung Ford