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Pokémon the Movie 2000

Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama · 1999 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 worth watching?

Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (76%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Pokémon the Movie 2000?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

76% Critic Score
88% Audience
67 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
7.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 24m
Cast
Donnie Yen , Rica Matsumoto , Ikue Otani , Mayumi Izuka , Satomi Korogi , Tomokazu Seki , Megumi Hayashibara , Shin-ichiro Miki , Inuko Inuyama

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (76%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (67/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, fantasy, animation, science fiction, family pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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    Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 worth watching?

    Yes — Pokémon the Movie 2000 earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (76%).

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic Pokémon the Movie 2000

    Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) Review

    Kunihiko Yuyama's Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) remains a defining Adventure landmark from Japan, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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