Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- kinetic
- stylized
- intense
- action movie night
- anime marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an energetic and stylish video-game adaptation with strong appeal for martial-arts and Street Fighter fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story gathers recognizable Street Fighter characters into an original international conflict beyond a single match or tournament.
Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile, and Bison are defined through visually distinctive fighting styles and special techniques.
Shadowlaw's international criminal operation connects Ryu's wandering, Ken's vulnerability, and the Guile-Chun-Li pursuit.
Bison's search for the world's greatest fighter leads Shadowlaw toward Ryu and Ken.
Films like Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, and why
Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins
stylized martial arts animation, tournament combat, and colorful ensemble fighters
Mortal Kombat
video game adaptation centered on supernatural martial arts battles and rival fighters
Ninja Scroll
high-energy anime action, charismatic fighters, and escalating villain confrontation
Movie Details
- Director
- Gisaburō Sugii
- Release Date
- 1994-08-06
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (333)
Cast
- Koujiro Shimizu
- Kenji Haga
- Miki Fujitani
- Masane Tsukayama
- Takeshi Kusaka
- Kaneto Shiozawa
- Shigezo Sasaoka
- Jouji Nakata
- Masakatsu Funaki
- Yukimasa Kishino
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Crunchyroll, RetroCrush Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie about?
- An international martial-arts conspiracy brings rival fighters and reluctant allies together against the ruthless leader of Shadowlaw.
- What is Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie as graphic.
- What did critics think of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an energetic and stylish video-game adaptation with strong appeal for martial-arts and Street Fighter fans.
- Which films are like Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins, Mortal Kombat, and Ninja Scroll.
- How long is Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie?
- Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie?
- In United States, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie streams on Crunchyroll, RetroCrush Amazon Channel.
