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Godzilla
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Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo.
5.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFrench 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Godzilla.
MoviHero lists May 20, 1998 as the release date for Godzilla. Roland Emmerich is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matthew Broderick as Dr. Niko Tatopoulos, Jean Reno as Philippe Roaché, Maria Pitillo as Audrey Timmonds, Hank Azaria as Victor 'Animal' Palotti. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 20, 1998
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 18m
DirectorRoland Emmerich
CastMatthew Broderick as Dr. Niko Tatopoulos, Jean Reno as Philippe Roaché, Maria Pitillo as Audrey Timmonds, Hank Azaria as Victor 'Animal' Palotti
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Godzilla runs 2h 18m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.7/10 from 4,435 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary5/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The hype was as big as the monster to start with!”
Viewer reaction
“I found this to be quite a fun take on the Godzilla fable.”
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“As a kid, I was absolutely fascinated by dinosaurs, so you can imagine how Godzilla (1998) held a special place in my heart.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDr. Niko TatopoulosDr. Niko Tatopoulos in Godzilla (1998), played by Matthew Broderick.Open character guide otherPhilippe RoachéPhilippe Roaché in Godzilla (1998), played by Jean Reno.Open character guide otherAudrey TimmondsAudrey Timmonds in Godzilla (1998), played by Maria Pitillo.Open character guide
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