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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017·Movie
1h 38min·NR
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes33%64%
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes33%64%

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, pop culture, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Ash Ketchum wakes up late one morning after having broken his alarm clock in his sleep. He eventually makes it to Professor Oak's lab, but is told that the three starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander, have already been taken by Trainers who were on time. However, Oak reveals that he has one more Pokémon, an Electric-type named Pikachu. Despite its volatile and feisty personality, as well as its refusal to get inside a Poké Ball, Ash happily takes Pikachu for his journey.
Pokémon AdventureOrigin Story ReimaginedNostalgic & WholesomeFantasy CreaturesComing-of-Age JourneyFriendship & LoyaltyIconic FranchiseBright & EnergeticFamily-Friendly Anime

Crew

Directed by:
Kunihiko Yuyama, Yuki Inaba, Tetsuo Yajima
Written by:
Takeshi Shudo, Shouji Yonemura, Satoshi Tajiri
Produced by:
Minami Ichikawa, Takemoto Mori, Junya Okamoto
Composed by:
Shinji Miyazaki, Rei Ishizuka, Akifumi Tada

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Questions about Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

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Where can I stream Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! legally?

Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!?

1 h 38 min

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!?

Critics33
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! higher (64) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.