Rodan

Rodan

Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth

Directed by Ishirō Honda

Produced by TOHO, Far East Laboratory

195672 min6.5 / 10

A creature-feature spectacle centered on the emergence and clash of prehistoric monsters, blending wonder at nature's mysteries with the dread of unstoppable destruction.

Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rodan scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Rodan easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Rodan violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Rodan sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Rodan end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Rodan

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rodan

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rodan, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rodan, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rodan, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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