Destroy All Monsters (1968)
Japanese · Science Fiction / Action · 89 min
★ 6.9 Solid 308 ratings
Released 1 Aug 1968
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
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Audience★ 6.9 from 308 ratings on TMDB
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Destroy All Monsters is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
What the audience says
Destroy All Monsters earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 308 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 89 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Should you spend 89 minutes on it?
89 minutes of Japanese science fiction with an action streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 308 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 29m — short |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ishirō Honda
Cast
Akira Kubo
Katsuo Yamabe
Jun Tazaki
Dr. Yoshido
Yukiko Kobayashi
Kyoko Manabe
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Dr. Otani
Chōtarō Tōgin
Ogata
Yoshibumi Tajima
General
Where to watch in Japan
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Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Destroy All Monsters worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. 89 minutes of Japanese science fiction with an action streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Destroy All Monsters?
You can stream Destroy All Monsters in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
When is Destroy All Monsters coming to streaming?
Destroy All Monsters is already streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What language is Destroy All Monsters in?
Destroy All Monsters is a Japanese film (Science Fiction / Action).
How long is Destroy All Monsters?
Destroy All Monsters runs 1h 29m (89 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Destroy All Monsters?
Destroy All Monsters stars Akira Kubo, Jun Tazaki, Yukiko Kobayashi and Yoshio Tsuchiya, directed by Ishirō Honda.
When did Destroy All Monsters come out?
Destroy All Monsters was released on 1 Aug 1968.
