Godzilla (1998)
English and Japanese sci-fi film directed by Roland Emmerich
Godzilla has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 min). The English film released on 20 May 1998. It is directed by Roland Emmerich and stars Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno and Maria Pitillo.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Cast
- Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer, Arabella Field, Vicki Lewis, Doug Savant, Malcolm Danare, Chris Ellis
- Cinematography
- Ueli Steiger
- Editing
- David Siegel, Peter Amundson
- Music
- David Arnold, Michael Lloyd
- Written by
- Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott
- Produced by
- Dean Devlin
- Production
- Centropolis Entertainment, TriStar Pictures
- Distribution
- TriStar Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $379.01 million
- Award
- European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director
- Based on
- Godzilla
- Set in
- New Jersey, New York City, Brooklyn, Jamaica
- Filmed in
- New York City, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Hawaii
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 May 1998
- First shown
- 18 May 1998 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Godzilla?
Godzilla has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes, or 138 min.
When did Godzilla release?
Godzilla released on 20 May 1998.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla is directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who is in the cast of Godzilla?
The cast of Godzilla includes Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn and Michael Lerner.
How much did Godzilla earn at the box office?
Godzilla grossed $379.01 million.
Is Godzilla based on a true story or a book?
Godzilla is based on Godzilla.
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