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Godzilla
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Directed by Gareth Edwards. With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.
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6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFord Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men a…
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Release snapshot for Godzilla.
MoviHero lists May 14, 2014 as the release date for Godzilla. Gareth Edwards is the listed director. The listed cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ford Brody, Elizabeth Olsen as Elle Brody, Juliette Binoche as Sandra Brody, Bryan Cranston as Joe Brody. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 14, 2014
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 3m
DirectorGareth Edwards
CastAaron Taylor-Johnson as Ford Brody, Elizabeth Olsen as Elle Brody, Juliette Binoche as Sandra Brody, Bryan Cranston as Joe Brody
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Godzilla right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Godzilla runs 2h 3m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 10,118 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary4/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Fundamentals, reception. 1. American/Japanese live action feature length film, 2014, PG-13, 123 minutes, science fiction, action, thriller. The spoken word is in English, with some…”
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“Why must Hollywood scriptwriters of some genres of movies, especially monster, superhero and horror movies, so often think that the audience are total idiots?”
Viewer reaction
“The big atomic lizard gets another make over.”
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“OK, let me start off by saying that the new Godzilla is definitely an entertaining movie and well worth the price of an admission ticket.”
Viewer reaction
“"Godzilla" is the sort of cinematic gift that keeps on giving, and the hunkily beefed-up Aaron Taylor-Johnson is always worth looking at - but sadly…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherFord BrodyFord Brody in Godzilla (2014), played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Open character guide otherElle BrodyElle Brody in Godzilla (2014), played by Elizabeth Olsen.Open character guide otherSandra BrodySandra Brody in Godzilla (2014), played by Juliette Binoche.Open character guide otherDr. Ishiro SerizawaDr. Ishiro Serizawa appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2014-2019, portrayed by Ken Watanabe. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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