

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 United States
Click a service to open Pokémon Detective Pikachu there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Pokémon Detective Pikachu streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | ABC iview | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, HBO Max, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
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 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.











