Digimon: The Movie (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Digimon: The Movie is a fantasy, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, running about 89 minutes. “New Monsters. New Battles. Now on the Big Screen.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a powerful new Internet Digimon hatches and begins to consume data at an alarming rate, the Digidestined - kids chosen to save the digital world - must put an end to the destruction before the damage becomes irreversible and worldwide communication halts forever. As computer-based missiles are launched, and a wayward Digimon kidnaps the Digidestined, only the combined efforts of a worldwide network of kids and a new group of "Digidestined" can rescue the others and stop global disaster.

Who’s in it. Digimon: The Movie stars Lara Jill Miller as Kari / Young Kari (voice), Joshua Seth as Young Tai / Tai (voice), Bob Papenbrook as Red Greymon (voice) and David Lodge as Parrotmon (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Digimon: The Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Digimon: The Movie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Digimon: The Movie tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.