

Pokémon Detective Pikachu
“Partner up!”
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.
Where to watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in India
Can I watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in India? Yes — you can stream Pokémon Detective Pikachu in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar and VI movies and tv, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Click a service to open Pokémon Detective Pikachu there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Pokémon Detective Pikachu streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ABC iview | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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 7600 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.
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
- Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, Derek Connolly
- 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
Pokémon Detective Pikachu cast & crew
Pokémon Detective Pikachu was directed by Rob Letterman and written by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Derek Connolly.
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 Koji Ueda and Toshio Miyahara.
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu worth watching?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 7,601 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
In India, you can stream Pokémon Detective Pikachu on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 India 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
Detective Pikachu (voice)

Justice Smith
Tim Goodman

Kathryn Newton
Lucy Stevens

Bill Nighy
Howard Clifford

Ken Watanabe
Lieutenant Hide Yoshida

Chris Geere
Roger Clifford

Suki Waterhouse
Ms. Norman

Josette Simon
Grams

Alejandro De Mesa
Bartender

Rita Ora
Dr. Ann Laurent

Karan Soni
Jack

Max Fincham
Young Tim Goodman
Pokémon Detective Pikachu — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in India?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.
▸Where can I watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in the US?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu in the UK?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Pokémon Detective Pikachu is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.
▸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 7,601 ratings.
▸When did Pokémon Detective Pikachu release on OTT?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu became available digitally on July 23, 2019.











