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Yo-kai Watch: The Movie

2014Movie1 h 37 min

Animation
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes80%82%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes80%82%

Summary

When the evil Yo-Kai Kin, Gin and Bronzlow makes the Yo-Kai Watch disappear from time so they can help Dame Dedtime prevent humans and Yo-Kai from being friends…

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for romance, brutality or tears.

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Directed by
Shinji Ushiro, Shigeharu Takahashi, Mark Risley
Written by
Yoichi Kato
Produced by
Kiyofumi Kajiwara, Izumi Furusawa
Music by
Kenichiro Saigo

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Facts

December 20, 2014 · 1 h 37 min · Action, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Released
December 20, 2014
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Action, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$99 million
Available in
10 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

2D Visuals, 3D Effects, Adapted Out, Big Badass Battle Sequence +8

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Yo-kai Watch: The Movie?"

Questions about Yo-kai Watch: The Movie

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Where can I stream Yo-kai Watch: The Movie?

Hoopla

In the United States, Yo-kai Watch: The Movie is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Yo-kai Watch: The Movie worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is there a sequel to Yo-kai Watch: The Movie?

  1. Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014)
  2. Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: Lord Enma and the Stories, Nyan! (2015)
  3. Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow! (2016)
  4. Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King (2017)
  5. Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever (2018)
  6. Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y - Can a Cat Be a Hero? (2019)
  7. Yo-kai Watch♪ the Movie: How Nate and I Met Nyan!♪ M-Me Too~♪♪ (2021)
  8. Yo-kai Watch♪: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan (2023)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 8 in its series, followed by Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: Lord Enma and the Stories, Nyan! (2015).

Is Yo-kai Watch: The Movie okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Yo-kai Watch: The Movie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Yo-kai Watch: The Movie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Yo-kai Watch: The Movie in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.