Shin Godzilla 2016
“A god incarnate. A city doomed.”
What is Shin Godzilla?
Shin Godzilla is a 2016 film depicting the emergence of a massive, gilled monster that travels from the deep to destroy a city. As the creature causes widespread devastation, the government faces the challenge of protecting its citizens from the unfolding catastrophe.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 29, 2016
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Toho Pictures, Cine Bazar
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $78,053,145
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Horror
- Updated
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Overview
Shin Godzilla is a 2016 film depicting the emergence of a massive, gilled monster that travels from the deep to destroy a city. As the creature causes widespread devastation, the government faces the challenge of protecting its citizens from the unfolding catastrophe. The narrative follows a group of volunteers who operate outside of standard bureaucratic procedures to investigate the monster. This team works to identify the creature's vulnerabilities while simultaneously uncovering its mysterious connections to a foreign superpower. The situation becomes increasingly urgent as the monster demonstrates an ability to evolve, threatening to become the greatest disaster the world has ever encountered. The film focuses on the tension between the government's response and the efforts of the volunteer team as they race against time to stop the creature's progression. Through these events, the story examines the impact of the monster's presence on the nation and the global implications of its origin and rapid transformation.
Should you watch it?
“A massive monster emerges from the deep, forcing the government to scramble and save its citizens.”
- features a massive gilled monster
- follows a rag-tag team of volunteers
- the government faces heavy red tape
- time is running out
Watch it if you want to see a rag-tag team try to stop a massive monster.
The film contains action, science fiction, and horror elements.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Shin Godzilla released?
It was released in 2016.
What kind of creature appears in the film?
A massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep.
Who tries to stop the monster?
A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through red tape to uncover its weakness.
Does the monster have ties to anyone?
It has mysterious ties to a foreign superpower.
What is the runtime of Shin Godzilla?
The film has a runtime of two hours.