Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Mothra vs. Godzilla is streaming in the Philippines on MUBI.
What the audience says
Mothra vs. Godzilla holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.0/10 on TMDB across 364 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 89 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In the Philippines you can stream it on MUBI.
Positive on balance, but ask two critics about the themes and you'll get two answers. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 89 minutes on it?
89 minutes of Japanese drama with action threaded through, fine for the whole family. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 364 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 29m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ishirō Honda
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 16, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All MUBI titles in the Philippines · Everything that arrived in October 2026
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