Shin Godzilla (2016)
Shin Godzilla is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
The verdict
Shin Godzilla earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 1,650 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 120 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Japanese action with a science fiction streak, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 1,650 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shinji Higuchi
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
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