Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
"An all-new Johto movie adventure!"
Originally released in 2001. Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is a animation/family film. directed by Masamitsu Hidaka. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, and Mayumi Izuka
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (420 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rica Matsumoto
as Satoshi (voice)
Ikue Otani
as Pikachu (voice)
Mayumi Izuka
as Kasumi (voice)
Satomi Korogi
as Togepy (voice)
Yuji Ueda
as Takeshi (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
as Musashi (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
as Kojiro (voice)
Inuko Inuyama
as Nyarth (voice)
Masachika Ichimura
as Mewtwo (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki
as Sakaki (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- OLM
- Shogakukan Production
- TV Tokyo
- jeki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns about?
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 membe...
Who directed Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns was directed by Masamitsu Hidaka.
How long is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns released?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns was released on August 17, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
The main cast of Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns includes Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi, Yuji Ueda.
Is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns worth watching?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 420 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.