Destroy All Monsters

At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.

Critics broadly found the human story and filmmaking thin but praised the monster ensemble, destruction scenes, and spectacular final confrontation.

• The plot gathers Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and other kaiju into a crossover-style final battle.
• The aliens release and control the monsters from Monster Land while directing attacks on major cities.
• Toho's kaiju action depends on costumed monsters, miniature cities, and practical destruction effects.
• The simple invasion plot, celebratory monster behavior, and exaggerated city destruction create a comic-book catastrophe tone.

• Godzilla vs. the Sea MonsterJapanese kaiju spectacle, alien invasion, miniature-city destruction, and monster crossover appeal
• Invasion of Astro-MonsterClassic Toho monster action with extraterrestrial manipulation, ensemble kaiju battles, and playful destruction
• King Kong vs. GodzillaLarge-scale kaiju destruction, science fiction adventure, and climactic monster spectacle
• Gamera vs. GuironMonster rally structure, alien control, and campy science fiction action

Director

Ishirō Honda

Release Date

1968-08-01

Runtime

89 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (308)

What is Destroy All Monsters about?

Toho's exuberant kaiju crossover sends Earth's greatest monsters rampaging through global cities under alien control.

What is Destroy All Monsters like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Destroy All Monsters as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.

Is Destroy All Monsters violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Destroy All Monsters as mild.

What did critics think of Destroy All Monsters?

Critics broadly found the human story and filmmaking thin but praised the monster ensemble, destruction scenes, and spectacular final confrontation.

Which films are like Destroy All Monsters?

Films with a similar feel include Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, Invasion of Astro-Monster, King Kong vs. Godzilla, and Gamera vs. Guiron.

How long is Destroy All Monsters?

Destroy All Monsters runs 89 minutes.

Where can I watch Destroy All Monsters?

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