The Return of Godzilla

1h 43m · 1984 · Directed by Koji Hashimoto · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Return of Godzilla (1984) runs 1h 43m, directed by Koji Hashimoto. 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.

After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.

Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Horror

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