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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) Film • 1964 • 1h 33m • United States Cinema • Japanese

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Name: Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Released: 1964-12-20
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.8

Cast of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (Film), Box Office Gross, Budget & Streaming Guide

"Earth's greatest battle."

6.8 / 10

Action Sci-Fi Adventure

Storyline & Synopsis

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is a thrilling, historically pivotal, and tonally inventive kaiju epic directed by Ishirō Honda that marks one of the most significant turning points in the entire Godzilla franchise — the radical transformation of Godzilla from humanity's greatest destructive terror into an unlikely, reluctant Earth protector, and the electrifying debut of King Ghidorah, the franchise's most iconic and catastrophically powerful villain. The complex narrative weaves together the mysterious arrival of Maliness Princess Salno, who survives an assassination attempt by inexplicably departing her royal aircraft moments before a bomb detonates and wandering Japan delivering manic, prophetic warnings of cosmic annihilation. She claims to be a Venusian prophetess warning that Ghidorah, the three-headed, magnetic-lightning-hurling space dragon that obliterated the civilization of Venus centuries ago, is inbound for Earth. Simultaneously, Rodan erupts from a volcanic caldera in Kyushu, while Godzilla resurfaces from the ocean to battle the self-styled king of the skies. The brilliant invention at the film's heart involves the twin Shobijin fairy priestesses translating a remarkable argument between Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra — a genuinely comedic, warmly humanizing dialogue in which Mothra pleads with the proud, territorial Godzilla and Rodan to set aside their destructive individualism to unite against the extraterrestrial apocalyptic threat of Ghidorah. The climactic four-way battle on the slopes of Mt. Fuji — Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra larva united against the golden, gravity-defying King Ghidorah — remains one of the most exhilarating ensemble monster battles in all kaiju cinema.

Producer

Akira Kurosawa

Behind The Scenes

Key Filmmakers & Directors

Akira Kurosawa

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Financials & Box Office

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Budget and Box Office Gross

Official production budget, worldwide box office gross, and theatrical financial summary for Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964 movie).

Estimated Budget

$350,000

Production Budget

Worldwide Box Office Gross

$4,500,000

Lifetime Theatrical Gross

Box Office Verdict

All-Time Blockbuster

12.9x Multiplier (+1186% ROI)

Release & Industry

Dec 20, 1964

United States Cinema • Japanese

Title & Format	Estimated Budget	Worldwide Box Office Gross	Verdict / Status	Studios / Producers
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964 Movie)	$350,000	$4,500,000	All-Time Blockbuster	Independent Production

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Everything you need to know about Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster streaming, cast, director, and box office details.

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster officially released on December 20, 1964 (1964). Discover full theatrical release timeline, festival screenings, and streaming dates on TonightOnScreen.

The total runtime of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is categorized under Action, Sci-Fi and Adventure. Explore curated recommendations and top-rated titles in these genres on TonightOnScreen.

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster was produced on an estimated budget of $350,000 and grossed a worldwide Box Office Gross of $4,500,000.

Based on its estimated budget of $350,000 and worldwide box office collection of $4,500,000, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster at the box office.

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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster holds a TonightOnScreen audience and critical rating of 6.8/10. The official age classification is Not Rated. Explore full cast reactions and verified community reviews on TonightOnScreen.

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster carries an official content rating of Not Rated. This classification helps parents and viewers make informed decisions about suitability before watching.

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is a United States production, originally produced in the Japanese language. It represents the rich cinematic heritage of United States cinema.

Recommended — Worth a Watch. With a solid 6.8/10 rating, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is an enjoyable movie that most viewers find worthwhile. Read in-depth verified audience reviews and the complete critical breakdown on TonightOnScreen.

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