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Pokémon Heroes

2002Movie1 h 20 minG

Animation
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic277.5Rotten Tomatoes20%60%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic277.5Rotten Tomatoes20%60%

Summary

Ash, Pikachu and the gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Altomare, the age-old water capital. Joining the adventure are two new legendary Pokémon, a pair of siblings named Latias and Latios, who serve as peacekeepers and protectors of the Soul Dew — a priceless treasure with a mysterious power.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Cast

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Directed by
Kunihiko Yuyama
Written by
Hideki Sonoda
Music by
Shinji Miyazaki, coba

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Facts

July 13, 2002 · 1 h 20 min · G

Released
July 13, 2002
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$28 million
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pokémon Heroes?"

Questions about Pokémon Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pokémon Heroes?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Pokémon Heroes from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Pokémon Heroes worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Pokémon Heroes okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Pokémon Heroes?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Pokémon Heroes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Pokémon Heroes in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.