Godzilla
“The world ends, Godzilla begins.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-18
Top Cast
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Ford Brody
Elizabeth Olsen
Elle Brody
Juliette Binoche
Sandra Brody
Bryan Cranston
Joe Brody
Ken Watanabe
Dr. Ishiro Serizawa
Sally Hawkins
Dr. Vivienne Graham
Al Sapienza
Huddleston
David Strathairn
Admiral William Stenz
James Pizzinato
HALO Jumper
CJ Adams
Young Ford
Richard T. Jones
Captain Russell Hampton
Victor Rasuk
Tre Morales
Patrick Sabongui
Master Sargeant Marcus Waltz
Carson Bolde
Sam Brody
Jared Keeso
Jump Master
Luc Roderique
Bomb Tracker
Eric Keenleyside
Boyd
Primo Allon
Mine Team Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$525M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.28x
+$365M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gareth Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Borenstein
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Godzilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $160M
- Worldwide Gross
- $525M
- Production Studios
- Legendary Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gareth Edwards
Max Borenstein, David Callaham
Alexandre Desplat
Seamus McGarvey, Lawrence Sher, Michael Kelem, Roger Vernon, Kim Marks
Bob Ducsay
Brian Rogers, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Kenji Okuhira, Yoshimitsu Banno
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Rogers
Producer
Thomas Tull
Producer
Jon Jashni
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
Jake Mervine
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Capogreco
Visual Effects Supervisor
Layton Morrison
Stunt Coordinator
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Chiang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mary Parent
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Godzilla.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Godzilla
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Godzilla 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.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Gareth Edwards.
Who stars in Godzilla?
The principal cast of Godzilla includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe.
When was Godzilla released and how long is it?
Godzilla was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Godzilla?
Godzilla had a reported production budget of $160M and grossed $525M at the worldwide box office (3.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Godzilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Godzilla was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Godzilla?
Godzilla holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).