Invasion of Astro-Monster

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.

Critics broadly regard it as an entertaining high point of the Showa Godzilla cycle whose retro spectacle and camp outweigh its thin monster action and conspicuous shoddiness.

• The Xiliens request Earth's monsters and offer a cancer cure while concealing their real intentions.
• Astronauts investigate Planet X and the plot connects its alien civilization to Godzilla, Rodan, and Monster Zero.
• The film presents aliens, astronauts, monster battles, and an improbable medical bargain in an exuberant 1960s monster-movie register.
• Tetsuo Torii's sound device is sold through Namikawa and becomes entangled with the Xilien scheme.

• Godzilla vs. Mechagodzillashared kaiju spectacle, alien invasion premise, colorful science fiction adventure, and retro monster-movie tone
• Destroy All Monstersshared extraterrestrial threat, giant-monster action, campy science fiction, and tokusatsu spectacle
• Gamera vs. Virasshared alien invasion, kaiju destruction, earnest adventure plotting, and classic japanese science fiction style
• Mothra vs. Godzillashared retro science fiction adventure, extraterrestrial antagonists, and playful giant-monster spectacle

Director

Ishirō Honda

Release Date

1965-12-19

Runtime

96 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (269)

What is Invasion of Astro-Monster about?

Astronauts, aliens, and Earth’s greatest monsters collide in a colorful Showa-era space adventure built on deception and kaiju spectacle.

What is Invasion of Astro-Monster like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Invasion of Astro-Monster as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Invasion of Astro-Monster violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Invasion of Astro-Monster as mild.

What did critics think of Invasion of Astro-Monster?

Critics broadly regard it as an entertaining high point of the Showa Godzilla cycle whose retro spectacle and camp outweigh its thin monster action and conspicuous shoddiness.

Which films are like Invasion of Astro-Monster?

Films with a similar feel include Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Gamera vs. Viras, and Mothra vs. Godzilla.

How long is Invasion of Astro-Monster?

Invasion of Astro-Monster runs 96 minutes.

Where can I watch Invasion of Astro-Monster?

In United States, Invasion of Astro-Monster streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, HBO Max, Tubi TV.