Invasion of Astro-Monster
Seen it?1965 | 96 min | Science Fiction, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda
- Akira TakaradaAstronaut Kazuo Fuji
- Nick AdamsAstronaut F. Glenn
- Kumi MizunoMiss Namikawa
- Keiko SawaiHaruno Fuji
- Jun TazakiDr. Sakurai
- Yoshio TsuchiyaController of Planet X
- Akira KuboTetsuo Torii
- Takamaru SasakiChairman of Earth Committee
- Fuyuki MurakamiMedical Representative
- Yoshibumi TajimaMobile Commander