Godzilla vs. Mothra

Mothra's dark counterpart, Battra, emerges to eliminate humanity on behalf of the Earth. Two tiny fairies called the Cosmos offer their help by calling Mothra to battle the creature. Unfortunately a meteorite has awoken a hibernating Godzilla as a three way battle for the Earth begins.

Critics generally appreciated the colorful, elaborate monster spectacle and more engaging human scenes, while finding the hurried story less successful.

• The Cosmos explain that Earth is fighting back against human harm by sending Battra to destroy humanity.
• Godzilla, Mothra, and Battra converge in a conflict whose shifting alignments threaten Japan.
• The film's elaborate monster battles and visual effects are repeatedly identified as its principal strength.
• The tiny Cosmos reveal Earth's warning and call Mothra to intervene in the monster conflict.

• Godzilla vs. King Ghidorahshared giant-monster spectacle, environmental themes, and Japanese tokusatsu tradition
• Mothrashared Mothra mythology, fantasy-inflected kaiju adventure, and colorful miniature-effects spectacle
• Godzilla vs. Biollanteshared ecological warning, destructive giant creatures, and Japanese science fiction spectacle

Director

Takao Okawara

Release Date

1992-12-12

Runtime

102 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (245)

What is Godzilla vs. Mothra about?

A colorful Heisei-era kaiju spectacle pits Godzilla, Mothra, and the destructive Battra against an ecological crisis threatening Japan.

What is Godzilla vs. Mothra like to watch?

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

Is Godzilla vs. Mothra violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Godzilla vs. Mothra as moderate.

What did critics think of Godzilla vs. Mothra?

Critics generally appreciated the colorful, elaborate monster spectacle and more engaging human scenes, while finding the hurried story less successful.

Which films are like Godzilla vs. Mothra?

Films with a similar feel include Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Godzilla vs. Biollante.

How long is Godzilla vs. Mothra?

Godzilla vs. Mothra runs 102 minutes.

Where can I watch Godzilla vs. Mothra?

In United States, Godzilla vs. Mothra streams on Criterion Channel.