Godzilla (2014)
Japanese and English sci-fi film directed by Gareth Edwards
Godzilla has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Japanese film released on 16 May 2014. It is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe and Elizabeth Olsen.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gareth Edwards
- Cast
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, Bryan Cranston, Sally Hawkins, Akira Takarada, Al Sapienza, Hiro Kanagawa, Richard T. Jones, Ty Olsson
- Cinematography
- Seamus McGarvey
- Editing
- Bob Ducsay
- Music
- Alexandre Desplat
- Written by
- David Callaham, Frank Darabont, David S. Goyer, Drew Pearce, Max Borenstein
- Produced by
- Yoshimitsu Banno, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull
- Production
- Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Distribution
- InterCom, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $524.98 million
- Based on
- Godzilla
- Set in
- Tokyo, San Francisco, Oahu, Honolulu
- Filmed in
- San Francisco, Vancouver, Hawaii, Coquitlam
- Country
- Japan, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 May 2014
- First shown
- 14 May 2014 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Godzilla?
Godzilla has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes, or 123 min.
When did Godzilla release?
Godzilla released on 16 May 2014.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla is directed by Gareth Edwards.
Who is in the cast of Godzilla?
The cast of Godzilla includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston.
Where can I watch Godzilla online?
Godzilla streams on Netflix.
How much did Godzilla earn at the box office?
Godzilla grossed $524.98 million.
What is Godzilla rated in the US?
Godzilla is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Godzilla based on a true story or a book?
Godzilla is based on Godzilla.
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