Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) movie poster

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)

カウボーイビバップ 天国の扉
"They're here to save the planet. But not for free."
ThumbScore
👍 93%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 64% (RT: 67%, MC: 62) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Shinichiro Watanabe
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (1,010 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
62
Cast
Koichi Yamadera as Spike Spiegel (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka as Jet Black (voice)
Aoi Tada as Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivruski IV (voice)
Ai Kobayashi as Electra (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara as Faye Valentine (voice)
Mickey Curtis as Rasheed (voice)
Tsutomu Isobe as Vincent (voice)
Jin Hirao as Antonio (voice)
Yes. 93% of real audiences liked it based on 1,010 votes. Critics scored it lower at 64%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop; Spike, Faye, Jet and Ed, take the case with hopes of cashing in the bounty. However, the mystery surrounding the man responsible, Vincent, goes deeper than they ever imagined, and they aren't the only ones hunting him. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 2001 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is a 2001 action, animation, science fiction film directed by Shinichiro Watanabe. The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it.

The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop; Spike, Faye, Jet and Ed, take the case with hopes of cashing in the bounty. However, the mystery surrounding the man responsible, Vincent, goes deeper than they ever imagined, and they aren't the only ones hunting him. The film has been rated by 1,010 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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