Godzilla

1h 36m · 1954 · Directed by Ishirō Honda · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Godzilla (1954) runs 1h 36m, directed by Ishirō Honda. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.

Genres: Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)