---
title: "Shin Godzilla"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shin-godzilla-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 315011
imdb_id: "tt4262980"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 1597
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Shin Godzilla (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shin-godzilla-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A massive monster emerges from the deep, forcing the government to scramble and save its citizens."

### Why Watch
- features a massive gilled monster
- follows a rag-tag team of volunteers

### Caveats & Content Note
- the government faces heavy red tape
- time is running out
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action, science fiction, and horror elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, science fiction, horror, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shinji Higuchi, Hideaki Anno
- **Networks / Studios**: Toho Pictures, Cine Bazar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiroki Hasegawa** as *Rando Yaguchi*
- **Yutaka Takenouchi** as *Hideki Akasaka : Special Advisor to the Prime Minister*
- **Satomi Ishihara** as *Kayoko Ann Patterson : US special envoy*
- **Kengo Kora** as *Yusuke Shimura : Secretary of Rando*
- **Satoru Matsuo** as *Syuichi Izumi : Policy Research Council Vice Chairman*
- **Mikako Ichikawa** as *Hiromi Ogashira : Ministry of the Environment Nature*
- **Issey Takahashi** as *Ryu Yasuda : Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Research / Promotion Bureau Director*
- **Kanji Tsuda** as *Fumiya Mori : Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / Research and Development Division Director*
- **Shinya Tsukamoto** as *Kunio Hazama : Jouhoku University Associate professor*
- **Toru Nomaguchi** as *Tachikawa : Agency for Natural Resources and Energy / Electricity and Gas Industry Department Director*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Shin Godzilla released?
It was released in 2016.

### Q: What kind of creature appears in the film?
A massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep.

### Q: Who tries to stop the monster?
A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through red tape to uncover its weakness.

### Q: Does the monster have ties to anyone?
It has mysterious ties to a foreign superpower.

### Q: What is the runtime of Shin Godzilla?
The film has a runtime of two hours.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*