---
title: "Patlabor: The Movie"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/patlabor-the-movie-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14571
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Patlabor: The Movie (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/patlabor-the-movie-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Patlabor: The Movie is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, Animation, Science Fiction, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Studio Deen, TFC, Bandai. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mysterious suicide and robot run-aways trigger a police investigation into suspicious industrial robot software."

### Why Watch
- features a police investigation into robot run-aways
- directed by Mamoru Oshii with a talented voice cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime and specific ratings details are limited in the available sources
- limited plot details provided outside the main premise
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines action, science fiction, and mystery elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, action, science fiction, animation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/patlabor-the-movie-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mamoru Oshii
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Deen, TFC, Bandai

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mina Tominaga** as *Noa Izumi (voice)*
- **Toshio Furukawa** as *Asuma Shinohara (voice)*
- **Ryusuke Ohbayashi** as *Kiichi Goto (voice)*
- **Yoshiko Sakakibara** as *Shinobu Nagumo (voice)*
- **Yo Inoue** as *Kanuka Clancy (voice)*
- **Issei Futamata** as *Mikiyasu Shinshi (voice)*
- **Michihiro Ikemizu** as *Isao Ohta (voice)*
- **Daisuke Gori** as *Hiromi Yamazaki (voice)*
- **Shigeru Chiba** as *Shigeo Shiba (voice)*
- **Osamu Saka** as *Seitaro Sakaki (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Patlabor: The Movie released?
The film is from 1989, with a US release listed on 07/25/2000.

### Q: Who directed Patlabor: The Movie?
The film was directed by Mamoru Oshii.

### Q: What genres are associated with Patlabor: The Movie?
The film spans action, animation, science fiction, and mystery.

### Q: What is the main plot of Patlabor: The Movie?
A mysterious suicide and unmanned robot run-aways spark a police investigation into suspicious software on industrial robots around Tokyo.

### Q: Who are some of the cast members listed for the film?
The cast includes Toshio Furukawa, Mina Tominaga, Ryusuke Obayashi, and Yoshiko Sakakibara.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Patlabor: The Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14571)
- [Patlabor: The Movie (1989) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0100339/)
- [Patlabor: The Movie (1989) | Final Fight | AV-98 Ingram vs Type…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pANf84owcQ)

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