6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict, centered on a monster born from nuclear testing, serves as a powerful allegory for the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and human hubris, aligning with left-leaning anti-war and environmentalist themes.
The movie features visible diversity due to its original Japanese cast, which was retained in the Americanized version. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on modern DEI themes, instead focusing on a universal cautionary tale about nuclear power.
Secondary
The film "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a monster attack and its societal implications, with no content related to queer identity.
This classic monster film focuses entirely on the threat of Godzilla and the human response to its destruction. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the narrative or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1956 American re-edit of "Gojira" (1954) introduces a new character, Steve Martin, but all existing characters from the original Japanese film retain their established genders. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The 1956 Americanized version of Godzilla (1954) introduced a new character, Steve Martin, who was not present in the original Japanese film. The existing Japanese characters retained their original racial portrayals. No established character underwent a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.1
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