Godzilla Minus One is now streaming worldwide on Netflix, except in Japan and France. The film distributor Toho International shared this exciting news with The Verge. For those who prefer physical or digital copies, it’s available for purchase ($14.99) or rent ($5.99) on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon, and Google Play in both color and black & white versions.
Return to Iconic Origins
Written and directed by Takashi Yamakazi, Godzilla Minus One takes us back to the colossal kaiju’s roots. Set just after World War II, following the US nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we follow the tale of a kamikaze pilot named Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki). Shikishima, choosing to land on Odo Island rather than complete his suicidal mission for the war, becomes one of the sole survivors of a fierce Godzilla attack on the island.
Critical Acclaim and Awards
The release in December drew fantastic reviews from critics. Charles Pulliam-Moore of The Verge praised it as a spectacular disaster movie
that somehow becomes more than the sum of its parts
. Additionally, the film’s stunning visuals earned it an Academy Award for visual effects back in March.
A Cinematic Triumph
This film brilliantly captures the chaotic aftermath that follows a Godzilla rampage, bringing a fresh yet nostalgic energy to the legendary monster’s lore. Critics particularly lauded the seamless chemistry between actors like Ryunosuke Kamiki, showing how their unspoken history becomes tangible and helps shape the most personal arc for John Wick outside of the first film.
A Visual Masterpiece
Its finely tuned balance between stunning visual effects and grounded human drama sets Godzilla Minus One apart as a must-watch. Charles Bramesco noted its contrast to prior entries: Those who appreciated the original for its brutal, sinewy agility have another thing coming: a lumbering, stultifying gargantua willing to kill everything except its darlings.
A Streaming Essential
If you’re in for an engrossing sci-fi experience that deftly balances disaster elements with character-driven drama, Godzilla Minus One is your go-to. Don’t miss this critically-acclaimed monster movie now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
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