Mothra
“Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!”
Where to watch Mothra in Japan
Mothra is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 26 May 2026.
About Mothra
Mothra is a 1961 movie in the Adventure, Science Fiction and Fantasy genres, directed by Ishirō Honda, starring Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 181 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mothra in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Mothra trailer
Overview
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
Top cast
Frankie Sakai
Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
Hiroshi Koizumi
Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
Kyōko Kagawa
Michi Hanamura
Jerry Itō
Clark Nelson
Ken Uehara
Dr. Harada
Emi Ito
Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Yumi Ito
Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Takashi Shimura
News Editor
Akihiro Tayama
Shinji Chûjô
Akihiko Hirata
Doctor
Tetsu Nakamura
Nelson's Henchman
Obel Wyatt
Dr. Roff
Seizaburō Kawazu
General
Yoshibumi Tajima
Military Advisor
Robert Dunham
Rolisican Official
Kenji Sahara
Helicopter Pilot
Yoshio Kosugi
Ship Captain
Ren Yamamoto
Ship Survivor
Haruya Katō
Ship Survivor
Shōichi Hirose
Dam Worker
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mothra in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Mothra on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Mothra on Netflix?+
Yes — Mothra is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.
How long is Mothra?+
Mothra has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in Mothra?+
Mothra stars Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa, Jerry Itō and Ken Uehara.
When did Mothra come out?+
Mothra is a 1961 movie directed by Ishirō Honda.
What genre is Mothra?+
Mothra is Adventure, Science Fiction and Fantasy film.
Who directed Mothra?+
Mothra was directed by Ishirō Honda.
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