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Action · Animation · Science Fiction · 1h 55m · 2001

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

★ 7.7 / 10 · 1,106 votes JA
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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.

Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe Starring Koichi Yamadera, Unsho Ishizuka, Aoi Tada, Ai Kobayashi, Megumi Hayashibara
ActionAnimationScience Fiction
First releaseSep 1, 2001
Score7.7 / 10
Length1h 55m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie opened first in Japan on September 1, 2001. The rollout continued across 9 countries, finishing in Spain on July 11, 2014. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on April 4, 2003. A digital release followed on April 6, 2004.

Release dates by country

JapanSep 1, 2001
AustraliaJan 17, 2003
United KingdomMar 27, 2003
United StatesApr 4, 2003
ItalyMay 5, 2003
FranceOct 1, 2003
South KoreaOct 3, 2003
BrazilNov 28, 2003
SpainJul 11, 2014

Frequently asked questions

When does Cowboy Bebop: The Movie come out?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was released on September 1, 2001.

When does Cowboy Bebop: The Movie come out in United States?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was released in United States on April 4, 2003.

When does Cowboy Bebop: The Movie come out in United Kingdom?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was released in United Kingdom on March 27, 2003.

When does Cowboy Bebop: The Movie come out in Australia?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was released in Australia on January 17, 2003.

When will Cowboy Bebop: The Movie be available on streaming or digital?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie became available on digital platforms on April 6, 2004.

Who directed Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe.

How long is Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie has a runtime of 1h 55m.

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