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Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

2001Movie1 h 55 minR

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic628.2Rotten Tomatoes68%90%

A gripping, thrilling action movie about the future and crime, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

They're here to save the planet. But not for free.

The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop; Spike, Faye, Jet and Ed, take the case with hopes of cashing in the bounty. However, the mystery surrounding the man responsible, Vincent, goes deeper than they ever imagined, and they aren't the only ones hunting him.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Noir
  • Space Western
  • Jazz Soundtrack
  • Bounty Hunter Action
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Stylish Animation
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Gritty & Melancholic
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoshiyuki Takei
Written by
Keiko Nobumoto
Produced by
Masahiko Minami, Masuo Ueda, Jun Yukawa
Music by
Yoko Kanno

Everyone

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

Facts

September 1, 2001 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released
September 1, 2001
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Suicide by Cop, Chekhov's Gun, Titled After the Song +9

  • Suicide by Cop
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Titled After the Song
  • Climactic Elevator Ride
  • Defector from Decadence
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Damsel in Distress
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Put Down Your Gun and Step Away
  • A Simple Plan
  • How Much More Can He Take?

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?"

Questions about Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cowboy Bebop: The Movie from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cowboy Bebop: The Movie worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is Cowboy Bebop: The Movie in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Cowboy Bebop: The Movie use?

Suicide by CopChekhov's GunTitled After the SongClimactic Elevator RideDefector from DecadenceSuspiciously Similar SubstituteAnachronism StewDamsel in DistressYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessPut Down Your Gun and Step AwayA Simple PlanHow Much More Can He Take?and 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Suicide by Cop, Chekhov's Gun, and Titled After the Song.