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Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999Movie1 h 24 minG

44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic287.5Rotten Tomatoes19%56%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic287.5Rotten Tomatoes19%56%

Summary

When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Kunihiko Yuyama
Written by
Takeshi Shudo
Produced by
Ken Sakamoto, Takemoto Mori, Choji Yoshikawa
Music by
Shinji Miyazaki

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Facts

July 17, 1999 · 1 h 24 min · G

Released
July 17, 1999
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Science Fiction, Family
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$134 million
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pokémon the Movie 2000?"

Questions about Pokémon the Movie 2000

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pokémon the Movie 2000?

HooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Pokémon the Movie 2000 is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Can I half-watch Pokémon the Movie 2000?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Pokémon the Movie 2000?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Pokémon the Movie 2000 a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$134 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $134 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.