Size does matter.
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
Godzilla (1998) is a science fiction, action and thriller film directed by Roland Emmerich, released on May 20, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo and Hank Azaria. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 4,343 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Matthew Broderick
as Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
Jean Reno
as Philippe Roaché
Maria Pitillo
as Audrey Timmonds
Hank Azaria
as Victor 'Animal' Palotti
Kevin Dunn
as Colonel Hicks
Michael Lerner
as Mayor Ebert
Harry Shearer
as Charles Caiman
Arabella Field
as Lucy Palotti
Vicki Lewis
as Dr. Elsie Chapman
Doug Savant
as Sergeant O'Neal
Malcolm Danare
as Dr. Mendel Craven
Lorry Goldman
as Gene, Mayor's Aide
Directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich and Terry Rossio, produced by Dean Devlin.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 4,343 ratings.
***HERE THERE BE SPOILERS*** This version of Godzilla is a difficult one to give a simple overall rating. Honestly, if Hollywood had just made this into a generic monster movie, kind of the way they did with Cloverfield, it would have easily been an above average movie, possibly even breaking into 4 star territory. The acting is above average (including the must-have flavor of the month, Jean Reno), the F/X are…
Reviewed on August 3, 2019
The hype was as big as the monster to start with! It felt like this take on Godzilla was advertised for 2 years in advance of the actual release, every time (it seemed) I went to the cinema I was awestruck by little teaser trailers, in fact the one of the old guy fishing and hooking Zilla is a personal favourite...SIZE DOES MATTER! Love it I do. Sadly as most of us now know, the film didn't meet fans and critics…
Reviewed on April 13, 2020
I found this to be quite a fun take on the Godzilla fable. Matthew Broderick as "the worm guy" and Jean Reno as the French Secret agent deliver quite watchable performances as they investigate some radioactive shipping incidents and some really big footprints. The special effects are decent enough too and help carry this admittedly over-long little movie. Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin are quite good at churning out…
Reviewed on August 28, 2023
As a kid, I was absolutely fascinated by dinosaurs, so you can imagine how Godzilla (1998) held a special place in my heart. Back then, I found the film to be a thrilling spectacle filled with awe-inspiring giant creatures and epic city-destroying action. However, as an adult revisiting this childhood classic, I couldn't help but view it through a more critical lens. The standout disappointment, of course, was the…
Reviewed on September 20, 2023
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Godzilla (1998) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Godzilla (1998) includes Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria and Kevin Dunn. The film was directed by Roland Emmerich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Godzilla was released on May 20, 1998 and runs for 2h 18m.
Godzilla (1998) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 4,343 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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