Godzilla
“Size does matter.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Godzilla (1998) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-03
Top Cast
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Matthew Broderick
Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
Jean Reno
Philippe Roaché
Maria Pitillo
Audrey Timmonds
Hank Azaria
Victor 'Animal' Palotti
Kevin Dunn
Colonel Hicks
Michael Lerner
Mayor Ebert
Harry Shearer
Charles Caiman
Arabella Field
Lucy Palotti
Vicki Lewis
Dr. Elsie Chapman
Doug Savant
Sergeant O'Neal
Malcolm Danare
Dr. Mendel Craven
Lorry Goldman
Gene, Mayor's Aide
Christian Aubert
Jean-Luc
Philippe Bergeron
Jean-Claude
Frank Bruynbroek
Jean-Pierre
François Giroday
Jean-Philippe
Nicholas J. Giangiulio
Ed
Robert Lesser
Murray
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$130M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$379M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.92x
+$249M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin
- Original Score
- David Arnold, Michael Lloyd
- Original Title
- Godzilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $130M
- Worldwide Gross
- $379M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Independent Pictures, Fried Films, Centropolis Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Emmerich
Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
David Arnold, Michael Lloyd
Ueli Steiger
Peter Amundson, David Siegel
Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin, Ute Emmerich, William Fay
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Emmerich
Director
Roland Emmerich
Screenplay
Dean Devlin
Screenplay
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
Michael Lloyd
Original Music Composer
Ueli Steiger
Director of Photography
Peter Amundson
Editor
Oliver Scholl
Production Design
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
David Siegel
Editor
Dean Devlin
Producer
Volker Engel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jerome Chen
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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?
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.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in Godzilla?
The principal cast of Godzilla includes Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn.
When was Godzilla released and how long is it?
Godzilla was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Godzilla?
Godzilla had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $379M at the worldwide box office (2.92 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Godzilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Godzilla was composed by David Arnold, Michael Lloyd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Godzilla?
Godzilla holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).