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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009Movie1 h 35 minG

AnimationFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5

A wondrous, hopeful family movie about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

A tale untold. A legend unleashed.

When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Anime
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Iconic Franchise
  • Magical World
  • Teamwork & Friendship
  • Legendary Creatures
  • Time Travel Plot
  • Action-Packed
  • Wholesome Entertainment

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

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

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Facts

July 18, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · G

Released
July 18, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$52 million
Available in
40 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?"

Questions about Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Hoopla

In the United States, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life 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 14 other countries.

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3 and Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5).

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.