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Godzilla Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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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

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Plot – What's the story about?

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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

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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.

Producers
Dan Fellman
Jon Jashni
Mary Parent
Brian Rogers
Thomas Tull

Production – What we know about the Godzilla

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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

Completed

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

Post-Production

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

Production

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

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.

Development

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

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
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Godzilla Trailers and Clips

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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.

Godzilla DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

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