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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017Movie1 h 38 minG

AnimationFamily
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes33%64%

A heartwarming, nostalgic family movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Pokémon Adventure
  • Origin Story Reimagined
  • Nostalgic & Wholesome
  • Fantasy Creatures
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Iconic Franchise
  • Bright & Energetic
  • Family-Friendly Anime

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Kunihiko Yuyama
Written by
Shouji Yonemura
Produced by
Hidenaga Katakami, Kotaro Sakamoto, Atsushi Chiku
Music by
Shinji Miyazaki

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Facts

July 15, 2017 · 1 h 38 min · G

Released
July 15, 2017
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$38 million
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!?"

Questions about Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

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

Tubi TV

In the United States, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 9 other countries.

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

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (33).

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

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 the Movie: I Choose You!?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.