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2019 · China, Japan, United States

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Tonight at a glance

Runtime: 132 min
Age rating: PG-13
Language: English
Country: China, Japan, United States
Violence: Mild
Frights: Moderate

The story

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.

mexico
boston
massachusetts
giant monster
cryptozoology
eco terrorism
creature feature
rodan
kaiju
aftercreditsstinger
global threat

The look

A few frames, chosen rather than collected.

The bill

Zhang Ziyi — Dr. Ilene Chen / Dr. Ling
Bradley Whitford — Dr. Rick Stanton
Sally Hawkins — Dr. Vivienne Graham
Charles Dance — Alan Jonah
Thomas Middleditch — Sam Coleman
Aisha Hinds — Colonel Diane Foster
O'Shea Jackson Jr. — Chief Warrant Officer Barnes
David Strathairn — Admiral William Stenz
Anthony Ramos — Staff Sergeant Martinez
Elizabeth Faith Ludlow — First Lieutenant Griffin
Jonathan Howard — Asher Jonah

Directed: Michael Dougherty
Written: Zach Shields, Max Borenstein, Michael Dougherty

Production

Studio: Legendary Pictures, Huahua Media, TOHO

The Collection

The complete story, in order.

2014
Godzilla
Where it starts.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
2019 · You’re here
Godzilla vs. Kong
2021

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