Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
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Metascore
61 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

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  • Starring: Beau Billingslea, Melissa Fahn
  • Summary: Set on Mars in the year 2071, this film, based on the wildly popular Japanese Anime TV series "Cowboy Bebop," pits Spike and his gang of gypsy vigilantes against their deadliest adversary ever.
  • Director: Hiroyuki Okiura
  • Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Animation
  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 116 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    80
    Has something for everyone.
  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    80
    There's something to be said for watching an animated movie not with the eyes of a child, but with those of a turned-on grownup.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Brisk, engaging story.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    30
    Good news is that most of the marvelous English dialogue cast from the Cowboy Bebop series has returned for the film. The bad news is that the heart and soul of the series hasn’t.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. bobbsyw
    8
    Not an avid anime fan, and I've never seen the CB series, but this was a really enjoyable flick. As you'd expect the visuals are stunning, but the real bonus for me was the excellent soundtrack. From my limited experience of anime, this was one of the more comprehensible (dumbed down, perhaps?) films from the genre, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Must be watched with subtitles though - the English language version is jarring.… Expand
  2. Hikaru
    8
    Great movie for an anime adaption. This will leave you wanting more, and probably have you googling the anime for it as soon as it cuts off. If you do not enjoy animes, prepare to be surprised, as Cowboy Bebop was better than most real movies to date. A must see for any Cowboy Bebop fan or eve someone just looking for something to watch.… Expand
  3. Tubie
    7
    If you like the series you probably already watched this movie. If you haven't then go and find a way to get this movie. It has all the elements that make Cowboy Bebop what it is. This movie is much better than many real life action crap we get today.… Collapse

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