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Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

2004Movie1 h 29 minPG

Animation
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic155.5Rotten Tomatoes6%50%

A fast-paced, spectacular animated movie about games and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for romance or tears.

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Story

Everything else was just practice!

After the conclusion of the Battle City Tournament, deep below the sands of Egypt, an ancient evil has awakened. Anubis, who was defeated centuries ago by Yugi’s mysterious alter ego – the ancient Pharaoh – has returned for revenge. Wielding the power of the Eighth Millennium Item, Anubis is determined to destroy Yugi and take over the world.

Feels like

  • Trading Card Game
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Millennium Items
  • Duel Monsters
  • Action-Packed
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Magical Adventure
  • Good vs Evil
  • Spectacle

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Hatsuki Tsuji
Written by
Norman J. Grossfeld, Michael Pecoriello
Produced by
Norman J. Grossfeld, Michael Pecoriello
Music by
Elik Alvarez, Joel Douek, Freddy Sheinfeld

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 13, 2004 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
August 13, 2004
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$29 million
Available in
51 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie?"

Questions about Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

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Where can I stream Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVRetrocrush

In the United States, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie streams on Prime, fuboTV, Retrocrush, Shahid VIP, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 15). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (11).

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.