Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
カウボーイビバップ 天国の扉
“They're here to save the planet. But not for free.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Koichi Yamadera
Spike Spiegel (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
Jet Black (voice)
Aoi Tada
Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivruski IV (voice)
Ai Kobayashi
Electra (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Faye Valentine (voice)
Mickey Curtis
Rasheed (voice)
Tsutomu Isobe
Vincent (voice)
Jin Hirao
Antonio (voice)
Renji Ishibashi
Renji (voice)
Miki Nagasawa
Judy (voice)
Hiroshi Naka
Jobin (voice)
Akihiko Nakajima
Carlos (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Shadkins (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi
Robber (voice)
Kujira
Old Woman (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 17, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 13, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinichiro Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Keiko Nobumoto
- Original Score
- Yoko Kanno
- Original Title
- カウボーイビバップ 天国の扉
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Bandai Visual, Destination Films, SUNRISE, Emotion, BONES
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinichiro Watanabe
Keiko Nobumoto, Tim Jensen, Shinichiro Watanabe
Yoko Kanno
Youichi Ogami
Shuichi Kakesu
Ryohei Tsunoda, Masahiko Minami, Masuo Ueda, Takayuki Yoshii, Minoru Takanashi
Department Leadership Roster
Shinichiro Watanabe
Director
Masahiko Minami
Producer
Masuo Ueda
Producer
Minoru Takanashi
Producer
Yoko Kanno
Original Music Composer
Shuichi Kakesu
Editor
Keiko Nobumoto
Screenplay
Shirô Tanaka
Producer
Jun Yukawa
Producer
Takayuki Horikoshi
Producer
Haruyo Kanesaku
Producer
Yutaka Maseba
Producer
Naoko Ueki
Producer
Youichi Ogami
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
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What is Cowboy Bebop: The Movie about?
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.
Who directed Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe.
Who stars in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?
The principal cast of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie includes Koichi Yamadera, Unsho Ishizuka, Aoi Tada, Ai Kobayashi, Megumi Hayashibara.
When was Cowboy Bebop: The Movie released and how long is it?
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cowboy Bebop: The Movie was composed by Yoko Kanno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cowboy Bebop: The Movie?
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).