Godzilla Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 7, 2015

Godzilla

Release Date: Friday, May 16, 2014 Theaters

Director: Gareth Edwards

Starring: Aaron Johnson • Bryan Cranston • Elizabeth Olsen • Juliette Binoche • Ken Watanabe

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 3 m

4.47 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film retells the origin of Godzilla in contemporary times as a "terrifying force of nature".

Action Adventure Sci-Fi 3D Reboot Sequel

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Who stars in Godzilla – Cast List

Aaron Johnson
... Lieutenant Ford

Kick-Ass, Bullet Train
Bryan Cranston
... Joe Brody

The Sheep Detectives, Argo
Elizabeth Olsen
Eternity, Avengers: Endgame
J
Juliette Binoche
The Return, Ghost in the Shell
K
Ken Watanabe
Kokuho, Inception
David Strathairn
... "The Major"

Zootopia 2, Lincoln
S
Sally Hawkins
Bring Her Back, Never Let Me Go
R
Richard T. Jones
... "The Colonel"

The Final Destination, Phone Booth
V
Victor Rasuk
Fifty Shades of Grey, Bonneville
Y
Yuki Morita
... Akio
P
Patrick Sabongui
... Sergeant Marcus Waltz

Power Rangers, Interrogation
A
Al Sapienza
... Huddleston

Standing Ovation, Heavy

Who is making Godzilla – Crew List

A look at Godzilla behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gareth Edwards last helmed Jurassic World Rebirth and The Creator. The film's writer David S. Goyer last penned Terminator: Dark Fate and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Director: Gareth Edwards
Screenwriters: David S. Goyer
Max Borenstein
Frank Darabont
Producers: Dan Fellman
Jon Jashni
Mary Parent
Brian Rogers
Thomas Tull

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Disruption Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment
Lin Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures

Production – What we know about the Godzilla

Key Facts

The film will contain two new monsters in addition to Godzilla, and the plot revolves around the story of a young US Marine.
Elizabeth Olsen will play Aaron Johnson's girlfriend and Bryan Cranston will play his step-father.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2014

Completed

Changed Godzilla movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Principal photography on Godzilla wrapped on the weekend of July 13-14, 2013.

Mar 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting starts March 4, 2013.

Jul 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Legendary Pictures showed the test footage of the film at Comic-Con 2012. Expected to start shooting March 2013. Awaiting script revision - cast in talks; however, no deals will be done until the finished script materializes.

Jan 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of destruction, mayhem and creature violence
Runtime: 2 hrs, 3 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Nautilus
Language: English

Godzilla Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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International Trailer #1

Godzilla Release Date: When was the film released?

Godzilla was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 16 , 2014. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Million Dollar Arm, A Night in Old Mexico and Wolf Creek 2. Additional information: 2D/3D.