Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
1996, Japanese. Directed by Kazunori Ikegami.
Scrape your knuckles. Catch some tails.
Sonic's arch nemesis Dr. Robotnik has been banished from the Land of Darkness by an evil Metal Robotnik. The devious doctor tells Sonic that the Robot Generator has been sabotaged and will blow Planet Freedom to kingdom come. But it's not until the President's beautiful daughter Sara turns on the charm that Sonic springs into action.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1996.
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Cast & crew
- Kazunori IkegamiDirector
- Masami KikuchiSonic the Hedgehog / Metal Sonic (voice)
- Hekiru ShiinaMiles "Tails" Prower (voice)
- Junpei TakiguchiDr. Eggman/Robotnik (voice)
- Yasunori MatsumotoKnuckles the Echidna (voice)
- Mika KanaiSara (voice)
- ChafurinOld Man Owl (voice)
- Yuzuru FujimotoPresident (voice)
- Akimitsu TakasePresident's Aide (voice)
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1996
- Original title
- ソニック★ザ★ヘッジホッグ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masashi Kubota
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What Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie is based on
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie is based on Sonic the Hedgehog, a video game franchise.
Video game franchise
Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie: quick answers
Is Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie?
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Does Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie on?
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie?
If you liked Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie, try Next Gen, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops: Winged Angels.
Who directed Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie?
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996) was directed by Kazunori Ikegami and stars Masami Kikuchi, Hekiru Shiina, Junpei Takiguchi.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie based on?
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie is based on Sonic the Hedgehog, a video game franchise.