Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

Name: Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
Genre: Animation, Family, Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2001-08-17
Duration: 1 h 3 min
Cast: Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi, Yuji Ueda

2001, Japanese. Directed by Masamitsu Hidaka.

An all-new Johto movie adventure!

The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The Clone Pokemon are also captured and are then used as bait for Mewtwo. The situation then becomes a battle between the wills of Mewtwo and Giovanni; and Mewtwo also tries to discover if it and the clones have a purpose in life, even though they are products of science.

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Runtime: 1h 3m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: Japanese
Rated: G

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 447 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released: 17 August 2001
Original title: ポケットモンスターミュウツー! 我ハココニ在リ MEWTWO SAGA
Country: Japan
Written by: Takeshi Shudo

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What Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is based on

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is adapted from a video game.

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Is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 447 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).

Does Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns on?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 2001. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?

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Who directed Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001) was directed by Masamitsu Hidaka and stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka.

What is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns based on?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is adapted from a video game.