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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005Movie1 h 43 minNR

Family
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–81%

An awe-inspiring, wholesome family movie about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Story

A very familiar Aura Guardian...

In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that would leave no survivors. He transferred this message to his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while he was being attacked by a violent group of Hellgar. During the battle, his sense of sight was lost and he was rendered unable to see. He used the detection of his Aura, and so with the offensive Wave Bomb, he eliminated them. Though by the threat, the queen of Rota, Lady Rin was resolute to die with her civilians, and so Arlon made a choice.

Feels like

  • Pokémon Adventure
  • Legendary Creatures
  • Aura Powers
  • Epic Conflict
  • Hero's Journey
  • Mythical Fantasy
  • Emotional Bonds
  • Animated Spectacle
  • Childhood Nostalgia

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Kunihiko Yuyama
Written by
Hideki Sonoda
Produced by
Takemoto Mori, Junya Okamoto, Choji Yoshikawa
Music by
Shinji Miyazaki

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Facts

July 16, 2005 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
July 16, 2005
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Family, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$37 million
Available in
32 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?"

Questions about Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

Hoopla

In the United States, Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew okay for kids?

NR

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

Can I half-watch Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.