Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
Kernel Score: 81% · 288 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 1989-12-16
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Godzilla vs. Biollante
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After the previous Godzilla attack, a miniature arms race ensues to collect his cells. Concerned over Godzilla's possible return, the Japanese government uses the cells to create a new bio-weapon, ANEB (Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria). They seeks the aid of geneticist Genshiro Shiragami, who's experiments result in a new mutation.
Godzilla vs. Biollante parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Godzilla vs. Biollante is a PG-rated kaiju action film with fantasy monster violence typical of the franchise.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Giant monster battles and bio-weapon destruction, though stylized and fantastical rather than graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999) — 74%
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- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) — 80%
- Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002) — 84%
- Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) — 85%
- Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) — 79%
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Director
Cast
- Kunihiko Mitamura as Kazuhito Kirishima
- Yoshiko Tanaka as Asuka Okouchi
- Masanobu Takashima as Major Sho Kuroki
- Kōji Takahashi as Genshiro Shiragami
- Toru Minegishi as Lieutenant Goro Gondo
- Megumi Odaka as Miki Saegusa
- Toshiyuki Nagashima as Director Seiichi Yamamoto
- Ryūnosuke Kaneda as Azuka's Father
- Kazuma Matsubara as Self Defense Forces Officer
- Yasunori Yuge as Prime Minister
Godzilla vs. Biollante FAQ
Is Godzilla vs. Biollante good?
Godzilla vs. Biollante has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 288 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Godzilla vs. Biollante?
In the US you can stream Godzilla vs. Biollante on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Godzilla vs. Biollante OK for kids?
Godzilla vs. Biollante is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Godzilla vs. Biollante is a PG-rated kaiju action film with fantasy monster violence typical of the franchise.
What movies are like Godzilla vs. Biollante?
If you liked Godzilla vs. Biollante, try Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla.