Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Masamitsu Hidaka, running about 63 minutes. “An all-new Johto movie adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns stars Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice) and Satomi Korogi as Togepy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns worth watching?
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi and Yuji Ueda.
- When was Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns released?
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.