Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
Kernel Score: 76% · 280 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Released: 1964-12-20
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this classic Godzilla film features giant-monster battles and destruction typical of the kaiju genre.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Extensive city destruction and monster-on-monster battles, though bloodless and stylized.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) — 80%
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) — 76%
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Director
Cast
- Yōsuke Natsuki as Detective Shindo
- Yuriko Hoshi as Naoko Shindo
- Hiroshi Koizumi as Professor Murai
- Takashi Shimura as Dr. Tsukamoto
- Emi Ito as Shobijin
- Yumi Ito as Shobijin
- Akiko Wakabayashi as Princess Maas Doulina Salno of Selgina
- Hisaya Ito as Chief Assassin Malmess
- Akihiko Hirata as Chief Detective Okita
- Minoru Takada as Prime Minister
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster FAQ
Is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster good?
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 280 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
In the US you can stream Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster on The Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster OK for kids?
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this classic Godzilla film features giant-monster battles and destruction typical of the kaiju genre.
What movies are like Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
If you liked Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, try Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Mothra vs. Godzilla and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.