Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (Gojira tai Kingu Gidorâ)

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (Gojira tai Kingu Gidorâ) (2003)

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The intricately plotted 18th Godzilla film involves time-travel to a remote island in 1944, Terminator 2-type cyborgs, and cute bat-mites called Dorats merging to form Ghidorah, who is killed by Godzilla in 1992 and resurrected as a half-metal flying machine to put down the big lizard. There's a… More

On DVD
Feb 1, 2000
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

    Rubber Suit City once again. For 'Zillians only.

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    A guy in a monster suit destroys stuff. Fun!

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jeff "


    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah was an interesting attempt at recapturing the flavor of previous Godzilla films, and works well due to a good plot that was really thought out and wonderful special effects that are the standout of the film. Although the performances lack, the two monsters… More

  • Christopher H


    A bit confusing but an otherwise enjoyable entry into the Godzilla franchise. After "Godzilla vs. Biollante" underperformed, Toho decided to have Godzilla fight his classic nemesis, King Ghidorah. This decision was made to give the movie more market value. The story has a… More

  • Luke B


    Godzilla and time travel fumble around with each other in an enjoyable but confusing entry. It mostly confuses because the time travel plot doesn't make much sense. Why do the aliens just move Godzilla? Who knows. It's great to see a bit more origin, even if it doesn't… More

  • Bryan D


    How can a movie with a 3 headed dragon just fail so much as an entertaining film? Add UFO's, time travel and just terrible 1970's special effects, and you got Godzilla Vs. Ghidorah. Rotten Tomatoes seems to think this film was released in 2003. I think it was originally… More

  • Steven V


    Gets a few extra points for the unintentional humor. Music and special effects are the high-light here. The plot is awesome.

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