

Pokémon the Movie 2000
“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.
Where to watch Pokémon the Movie 2000 in United States
Click a service to open Pokémon the Movie 2000 there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Pokémon the Movie 2000 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | RTL+, Toggo | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Atres Player | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Pokémon the Movie 2000
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is a 1999 Japanese-language adventure, fantasy and animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. The cast is led by Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Pokémon the Movie 2000 was produced by Nintendo, OLM, and Pikachu Project '99 and made in Japan. It was released on July 17, 1999, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $134 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Writers
- Takeshi Shudo
- Release date
- July 17, 1999
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $134 million
- Production
- Nintendo, OLM, Pikachu Project '99
Pokémon the Movie 2000 cast & crew
Pokémon the Movie 2000 was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and written by Takeshi Shudo.
The cast features Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice), Satomi Korogi as Togepy (voice), Tomokazu Seki as Kenji (voice), and Megumi Hayashibara as Musashi (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Hisao SHIRAISHI and it was produced by Choji Yoshikawa and Yukako Matsusako.
Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 worth watching?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 942 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and animation, Pokémon the Movie 2000 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pokémon the Movie 2000
In United States, you can stream Pokémon the Movie 2000 on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Pokémon the Movie 2000

Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)

Mayumi Izuka
Kasumi (voice)

Satomi Korogi
Togepy (voice)

Tomokazu Seki
Kenji (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara
Musashi (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki
Kojiro (voice)

Inuko Inuyama
Nyarth (voice)

Unsho Ishizuka
Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)

Masami Toyoshima
Hanako (voice)

Takeshi Kaga
Gelardan (voice)

Masatoshi Hamada
Yadoking (voice)
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Pokémon the Movie 2000 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pokémon the Movie 2000 in United States?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Pokémon the Movie 2000 on Hoopla?
Yes — Pokémon the Movie 2000 is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Pokémon the Movie 2000 in?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pokémon the Movie 2000?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Pokémon the Movie 2000 rated?
Pokémon the Movie 2000 is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 942 ratings.














