Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
Kernel Score: 76% · 275 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 1974-03-21
Runtime: 84 minutes
Where to watch Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is a 1974 kaiju action film with monster battles and an alien invasion plot.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent giant-monster combat and destruction typical of the Godzilla franchise, bloodless and stylized.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jun Fukuda
Cast
- Masaaki Daimon as Keisuke Shimizu
- Kazuya Aoyama as Masahiko Shimizu
- Reiko Tajima as Saeko Kanagusuku
- Akihiko Hirata as Professor Hideto Miyajima
- Hiroshi Koizumi as Professor Wagura
- Masao Imafuku as Tengan Kunito, the Azumi Royal Family High Priest
- Beru-Bera Lin as Nami Kunito, the Azumi Royal Family Princess
- Shin Kishida as Interpol Agent Nanbara
- Gorō Mutsumi as Alien Supreme Leader Kuronuma
- Daigo Kusano as Yanagawa, Alien Agent #1
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla FAQ
Is Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla good?
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 275 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla?
In the US you can stream Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla on The Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla OK for kids?
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is a 1974 kaiju action film with monster battles and an alien invasion plot.
What movies are like Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla?
If you liked Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, try Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack and Mothra vs. Godzilla.