Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.

Critics broadly found the film visually spectacular and energetic in its monster action but undermined by a weak, plodding screenplay and thin human characters.

• Monarch studies multiple Titans, while Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah compete for supremacy.
• The ancient superspecies are awakened amid an argument over humanity's relationship with the natural world.
• The film foregrounds god-sized Titans and their large-scale confrontations across global locations.
• It combines Godzilla and Toho monster iconography with a contemporary American studio action format.

• GodzillaShared kaiju spectacle, global catastrophe, science fiction mythology, and giant-monster battles.
• Kong: Skull IslandShared creature-feature premise, escalating monster destruction, and action-blockbuster scale.
• Pacific RimShared science fiction action, global threat narrative, and spectacular battles between enormous creatures.
• Godzilla vs. KongShared modern kaiju mythology, environmental themes, and humanity caught between colossal monsters.

Director

Michael Dougherty

Release Date

2019-05-29

Runtime

132 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (6989)

What is Godzilla: King of the Monsters about?

Monarch scientists and a fractured family confront a resurgent pantheon of Titans in a thunderous battle for planetary supremacy.

What is Godzilla: King of the Monsters like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Godzilla: King of the Monsters as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Godzilla: King of the Monsters violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Godzilla: King of the Monsters as moderate.

What did critics think of Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Critics broadly found the film visually spectacular and energetic in its monster action but undermined by a weak, plodding screenplay and thin human characters.

Which films are like Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Films with a similar feel include Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Pacific Rim, and Godzilla vs. Kong.

How long is Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Godzilla: King of the Monsters runs 132 minutes.

Where can I watch Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

In United States, Godzilla: King of the Monsters streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, VIX .