ABOUT THE FILM

The original 1954 masterpiece that launched one of cinema's most legendary monsters.

When mysterious disasters strike ships off the coast of Japan, rumours spread of an enormous creature rising from the depths. Soon, the terrifying Godzilla emerges, unleashing destruction across Tokyo as the nation struggles to confront a seemingly unstoppable force.

As scientists and officials search desperately for a solution, a devastating moral dilemma emerges: can humanity defeat the monster without unleashing an even greater danger?

Directed by Ishirō Honda, Godzilla (Gojira) is far more than a spectacular monster movie. Combining unforgettable scenes of destruction with a powerful story about nuclear devastation, fear and humanity, this landmark Japanese classic remains one of the most influential science-fiction films ever made.

Presented as part of The Criterion Collection, this special edition also includes Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956), the American reworking of the original film.

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