Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999, Japanese. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.
One person can make all the difference.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 976 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Pokémon the Movie 2000 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Kunihiko YuyamaDirector
- Rica MatsumotoSatoshi (voice)
- Ikue OtaniPikachu (voice)
- Mayumi IzukaKasumi (voice)
- Satomi KorogiTogepy (voice)
- Tomokazu SekiKenji (voice)
- Megumi HayashibaraMusashi (voice)
- Shin-ichiro MikiKojiro (voice)
- Inuko InuyamaNyarth (voice)
- Unsho IshizukaDr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
- Masami ToyoshimaHanako (voice)
- Takeshi KagaGelardan (voice)
- Masatoshi HamadaYadoking (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 July 1999
- Original title
- 劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeshi Shudo
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $134M
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What Pokémon the Movie 2000 is based on
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is adapted from a video game.
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Pokémon the Movie 2000: quick answers
What should I watch before Pokémon the Movie 2000?
Watch Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) first.
What comes after Pokémon the Movie 2000?
Next in the series: Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000), Pokémon 4Ever (2001), and Pokémon Heroes (2002).
Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 976 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pokémon the Movie 2000?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Pokémon the Movie 2000 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pokémon the Movie 2000. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pokémon the Movie 2000 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Pokémon the Movie 2000 on?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pokémon the Movie 2000?
If you liked Pokémon the Movie 2000, try Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, Pokémon 4Ever, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
Who directed Pokémon the Movie 2000?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka.
What is Pokémon the Movie 2000 based on?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is adapted from a video game.