Varan

Name: Varan
Released: 1958-10-14
Rating: 5.8

5.8/10 (37)

·1958· 87 min

Director: Ishirō Honda

"A giant monster greater than Godzilla or Rodan!"

When a rare species of butterfly is found in a mysterious valley in Japan, a pair of entomologists go to investigate and find more. They discover Varan, a giant monster, who decides to leave the valley and head straight for Tokyo.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Cast

Kōzō Nomura

Kenji Uozaki

Ayumi Sonoda

Yuriko Shinjô

Koreya Senda

Dr. Sugimoto

Akihiko Hirata

Dr. Fujimora

Fuyuki Murakami

Dr. Majima

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Military Officer Katsumoto

Minosuke Yamada

Secretary of Defense

Hisaya Ito

Ichiro

Yoshibumi Tajima

Captain of Uranami

Nadao Kirino

Yutaka Wada

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Akira Sera

Village High Priest

Akio Kusama

Military Officer Kusama

In brief

Varan (1958) is a science fiction, horror film. With an average rating of 5.8/10 from 37 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 27min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Varan online?

Varan is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Varan?

Varan runs 87 minutes (1h 27min).

What rating does Varan have?

Varan has an average rating of 5.8/10 based on 37 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Varan from?

Varan was released in 1958.