Movies Like Godzilla 1985 (1985)

Godzilla 1985 is a 1985 action, science fiction, thriller film from R.J. Kizer with a MovieMagicScore of 6.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Godzilla, King of the Monsters! and Gigantis, the Fire Monster.

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

1956

During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.

6.5

MagicScore

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959

A prehistoric monster called Gigantis emerges alongside another creature named Angurus.

6.3

MagicScore

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963

When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsuspecting village and an enormous octopus.

6.6

MagicScore

Godzilla vs. Megaguirus

2000

In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.

6.6

MagicScore

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

2001

Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.

7.5

MagicScore

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.

6.9

MagicScore

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

1974

An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.

7.0

MagicScore

Shin Godzilla

2016

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

7.2

MagicScore

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965

During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Godzilla vs. Hedorah

1971

An ever evolving alien life-form arrives on a comet from the Dark Gaseous Nebula and proceeds to consume pollution. Spewing mists of sulfuric acid and corrosive sludge, neither humanity nor Godzilla may be able to defeat this toxic menace.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

Godzilla vs. Gigan

1972

Manga artist Gengo Odaka lands a job with the World Children's Land amusement park only to become suspicious of the organization when a garbled message is discovered on tapes. As Gengo and his team investigate, Godzilla and Anguirus quickly decipher the message and begin their own plan of action.

6.4

MagicScore

#12

Godzilla vs. Megalon

1973

Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society.

6.2

MagicScore

#13

Son of Godzilla

1967

Reporter Goro Maki stumbles upon scientists conducting weather experiments on Sollgel Island in the South Seas. He discovers the island is inhabited by giant mantis and a woman named Saeko who's been cast away since the death of her father. The pair soon find a helpless infant monster that Godzilla must adopt and learn to raise as one of his own.

6.5

MagicScore

#14

All Monsters Attack

1969

Ichiro Miki is a child living in the industrial district of Kawasaki, where his parents' constant struggle to make ends meet often leaves the schoolboy alone. Constantly teased by a bully nicknamed Gabara, his only friends are toy consultant Shinpei and fellow classmate Sachiko. Ichiro turns to escapist dreams of Monster Island where he befriends the equally bullied Minilla.

5.1

MagicScore

#15

Godzilla: Final Wars

2004

Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Godzilla Minus One

2023

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.

7.6

MagicScore

#17

Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

1994

A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Godzilla 2000: Millennium

1999

An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

Mothra vs. Godzilla

1964

Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Destroy All Monsters

1968

At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Godzilla 1985?

The top films similar to Godzilla 1985 by MovieMagicScore are Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (6.5), Gigantis, the Fire Monster (6.3), King Kong vs. Godzilla (6.6). Each shares action/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Godzilla 1985 worth watching?

Godzilla 1985 holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.8/10 from 190 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Godzilla 1985?

Godzilla 1985 (1985) is a action, science fiction, thriller film directed by R.J. Kizer, starring Raymond Burr, Keiju Kobayashi, Ken Tanaka.

Where can I find more recommendations like Godzilla 1985?

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This ranked list pairs Godzilla 1985 (1985), a action and science fiction and thriller film from R.J. Kizer, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Raymond Burr take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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