Film · 2014 · MonsterVerse (1 of 6)

Godzilla

Name: Godzilla
Genre: Thriller, Science fiction, Action
Released: 2014-05-15
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Josh Cowdery, Luc Roderique, Catherine Lough Haggquist, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston

Directed by Gareth Edwards · starring Josh Cowdery, Luc Roderique and Catherine Lough Haggquist

2 h 3 min
12
Thriller · Science fiction · Action
USA
Released in the UK 14 May 2014

7.1 Users72 votes

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Synopsis

From visionary new director Gareth Edwards comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.

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The essentials

Runtime: 123 min2 hours and 3 minutes
Box office: $199min US
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Godzilla?: 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Godzilla released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 14 May 2014.
Who directed Godzilla?: Gareth Edwards.
Who is in Godzilla?: It stars Josh Cowdery, Luc Roderique, Catherine Lough Haggquist and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Where can I watch Godzilla?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Apple TV, HBO Max and Netflix and with a channel on Now.
How much did Godzilla make?: It took $199 million in US.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 1 of 6 in MonsterVerse.

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Cast

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Director: Gareth Edwards
Writers: Dave Callaham, Max Borenstein
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Producers: Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey

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Trailer 'Godzilla' 2:159 December 2013

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Reviews

7.1 72 votes

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Box office

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US $199m
UK £16.9m

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