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Pokémon Detective Pikachu

2019·Movie·PG·105 min·6.9(7,371)

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In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.

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Where to watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in United States

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Where is Pokémon Detective Pikachu streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomSky Go, Now TV CinemaApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaStarz Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaABC iviewJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainNetflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO MaxApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, HBO Max, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Detective Pikachu is a 2019 English-language action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Rob Letterman. The cast is led by Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 7400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Pokémon Detective Pikachu was produced by Legendary Pictures, The Pokémon Company, and TOHO and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on May 3, 2019, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $150 million, it went on to gross $450 million worldwide.

Director
Rob Letterman
Writers
Nicole Perlman, Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez
Release date
May 3, 2019
OTT release
July 23, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
Japan, United States of America
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$450 million
Production
Legendary Pictures, The Pokémon Company, TOHO
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu cast & crew

Pokémon Detective Pikachu was directed by Rob Letterman and written by Nicole Perlman, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez.

The cast features Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu (voice), Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens, Bill Nighy as Howard Clifford, Ken Watanabe as Lieutenant Hide Yoshida, and Chris Geere as Roger Clifford.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Jackman, cinematography is by John Mathieson, and it was produced by Tsunekazu Ishihara and Toshio Miyahara.

Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu worth watching?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 7,371 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and fantasy, Pokémon Detective Pikachu is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Detective Pikachu isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

It first became available to stream digitally on July 23, 2019.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Detective Pikachu (voice)

Justice Smith

Justice Smith

Tim Goodman

Kathryn Newton

Kathryn Newton

Lucy Stevens

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Howard Clifford

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Lieutenant Hide Yoshida

Chris Geere

Chris Geere

Roger Clifford

Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse

Ms. Norman

Josette Simon

Josette Simon

Grams

Alejandro De Mesa

Alejandro De Mesa

Bartender

Rita Ora

Rita Ora

Dr. Ann Laurent

Karan Soni

Karan Soni

Jack

Max Fincham

Max Fincham

Young Tim Goodman

Pokémon Detective Pikachu — FAQs

Where can I watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in United States?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Pokémon Detective Pikachu in?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu rated?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 7,371 ratings.

When did Pokémon Detective Pikachu release on OTT?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu became available digitally on July 23, 2019.

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