---
title: "Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cardcaptor-sakura-the-movie-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26945
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cardcaptor-sakura-the-movie-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Fantasy, Animation, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Shelty, Bandai Visual, NHK Enterprises. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Sakura wins a chance trip to Hong Kong, where ancient magic threatens her friends."

### Why Watch
- vibrant animation
- engaging magical adventure
- focus on friendship

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime may feel like an extended episode
- Tone & Suitability: The film features mild fantasy conflict and is suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, adventure, magical-girl, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cardcaptor-sakura-the-movie-1999#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Morio Asaka
- **Networks / Studios**: Shelty, Bandai Visual, NHK Enterprises

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sakura Tange** as *Sakura Kinomoto (voice)*
- **Aya Hisakawa** as *Kero (voice)*
- **Junko Iwao** as *Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)*
- **Motoko Kumai** as *Shaoran Li (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Touya Kinomoto (voice)*
- **Megumi Ogata** as *Yukito Tsukishiro (voice)*
- **Yukana** as *Meilin Li (voice)*
- **Hideyuki Tanaka** as *Fujitaka Kinomoto (voice)*
- **Megumi Hayashibara** as *Madoushi (voice)*
- **Kazuo Hayashi** as *Clow Reed (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the movie released?
It premiered in Japan on August 21, 1999.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.

### Q: What genre does it belong to?
It is classified as fantasy, animation, and adventure.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Sakura Kinomoto, a young Card Captor.

### Q: Do I need to watch the TV series first?
The film introduces the characters, so it can be understood without prior series viewing.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26945)
- [Cardcaptor Sakura 68% (1999) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/181272-cardcaptor-sakura)
- [Cardcaptor Sakura – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardcaptor_Sakura)
- [Cardcaptor Sakura (1998) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/133100-cardcaptor-sakura/prehled/)
- [Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card (2000) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/cardcaptor-sakura-the-sealed-card)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*