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Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019·Movie
1h 38min·PG
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes44%46%

Where to watch

NetflixTubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Pop culture, fantasy, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The legend returns...

After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Mewtwo, an artificially created Pokémon who wants to do battle.
Anime AdventureCGI RemakeCreature FeatureMoral DilemmaAction-PackedFan FavoriteNostalgicFriendship ThemesFantastical World

Crew

Directed by:
Kunihiko Yuyama, Motonori Sakakibara
Written by:
Kunihiko Yuyama, Takeshi Shudo, Takeshi Shudo
Produced by:
Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami
Composed by:
Masafumi Mima, Shinji Miyazaki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution legally?

NetflixTubi TV

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution?

1 h 38 min

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution?

Critics44
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution higher (52) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.