Mothra(1961)
モスラ
Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!
Mothra Synopsis
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
Mothra (1961) is a adventure, science fiction and fantasy film directed by Ishirō Honda, released on July 30, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa and Jerry Itō. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 191 ratings.
- Director:
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers:
- Shinichi Sekizawa, Yoshie Hotta, Shinichirô Nakamura
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Hajime Koizumi
- Composer:
- Yūji Koseki
- Production:
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
- Revenue:
- $2,237,760
- Status:
- Released
Mothra (1961) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mothra before you stream it.
Mothra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Sakai
as Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
Kyōko Kagawa
as Michi Hanamura
Jerry Itō
as Clark Nelson
Ken Uehara
as Dr. Harada
Emi Ito
as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Yumi Ito
as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Takashi Shimura
as News Editor
- Akihiro Tayama
Akihiro Tayama
as Shinji Chûjô
Akihiko Hirata
as Doctor
Tetsu Nakamura
as Nelson's Henchman
- Obel Wyatt
Obel Wyatt
as Dr. Roff
Key crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda, written by Shinichi Sekizawa, Yoshie Hotta and Shinichirô Nakamura, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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Mothra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 191 ratings.
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Mothra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mothra online?
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Mothra (1961) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mothra?
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The main cast of Mothra (1961) includes Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa, Jerry Itō and Ken Uehara. The film was directed by Ishirō Honda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mothra released?
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Mothra was released on July 30, 1961 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Mothra worth watching?
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Mothra (1961) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 191 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, science fiction and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mothra?
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Yes. The official Mothra trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.