# Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ip-man-2-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 76% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Science Fiction, Family |
| Runtime | 84 min |

## Quick answer

Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw. Metascore 67/100. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

## Critics consensus

The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Donnie Yen, Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi, Tomokazu Seki, Megumi Hayashibara, Shin-ichiro Miki, Inuko Inuyama

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 worth watching?**
Pokémon the Movie 2000 holds a 75% Celluloid Score. The sequel pits Ip Man against colonial-era challengers — Yen’s choreography stays the draw.

**What is Pokémon the Movie 2000 about?**
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.

**Who directed Pokémon the Movie 2000?**
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Pokémon the Movie 2000?**
75% — the average of five public sources: critics 76%, audience 88%, Metascore 67/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Pokémon the Movie 2000?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Pokémon the Movie 2000 page for current options.

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