Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
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 List of 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.
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Where is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | 3Cat | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is a 2017 Japanese-language family, animation and adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. The cast is led by Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Megumi Hayashibara. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! was produced by OLM, Pikachu Project, and Shogakukan and made in Japan. It was released on July 15, 2017, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $38 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Writers
- Shouji Yonemura
- Release date
- July 15, 2017
- OTT release
- December 9, 2017
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $38 million
- Production
- OLM, Pikachu Project, Shogakukan
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! cast & crew
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and written by Shouji Yonemura.
The cast features Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Megumi Hayashibara as Musashi (voice), Shin-ichiro Miki as Kojiro (voice), Inuko Inuyama as Nyarth (voice), and Unsho Ishizuka as Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shinji Miyazaki, cinematography is by Aya Aoshima, and it was produced by Harold George Meij and Manami Tate.
Is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! worth watching?
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 679 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, animation, and adventure, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! 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 December 9, 2017.
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 the Movie: I Choose You!
Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)
Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Musashi (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
Kojiro (voice)
Inuko Inuyama
Nyarth (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
Masami Toyoshima
Hanako (voice)
Shoko Nakagawa
Joy (voice)
Kanata Hongo
Souji (voice)
Shiori Sato
Makoto (voice)
Arata Furuta
Bonji (voice)
Ryota Osaka
Cross (voice)
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in United States?
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! 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 the Movie: I Choose You! in?
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!?
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! rated?
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 679 ratings.
▸When did Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! release on OTT?
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! became available digitally on December 9, 2017.
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