Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Released May 10, 2019

1h 44m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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10,000+ Ratings

Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth Detective Pikachu. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to work together, as Tim is the only human who can talk with Pikachu, they join forces to unravel the tangled mystery.

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Critics Consensus

Pokémon Detective Pikachu may not take its wonderfully bizarre premise as far as it could have, but this offbeat adaptation should catch most -- if not all -- of the franchise's fans.

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

It's a delight for fans to see how immersive this world actually feels.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 10, 2020

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Justin Chang

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I found this weirdly diverting... It's a counterintuitive fit for this character, and I kind of liked that about it.

Sep 28, 2019

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Pretty well-done, and when it got to the end, the bits that are meant to tug on your heart strings twitch the very top register...

May 22, 2019

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

Despite some hiccups Pokémon: Detective Pikachu can’t seem to overcome, there are moments when the film truly soars...

Jul 14, 2024

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

For hardcore fans, it might be everything you’ve ever wished for, but for fans of the 2000s Pokémon, who stopped following the franchise (...) the numerous Easter Eggs and references might not be enough to overcome the undeniable narrative issues.

Rated: B-

Jul 24, 2023

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Ash Jefferson

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Detective Pikachu is a great time that is well worth watching in the theater if for nothing more than it’s gorgeous visuals. It’s a film that you can take the whole family to and everyone will find something to enjoy.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 22, 2023

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Terry G

it was a live action pokemon film, could have been much better. heres hope for a legend of zelda film at some point.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/22/22

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Xavier

such nostalgia ,loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/04/22

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Steven

Really dumb kids movie. Visual effects were nice though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/28/22

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Bradley G

Pokémon Detective Pikachu is one I have to say I thought it was quite inventive, curious and realistic world as you are in for a journey of a scoop. Ryan Reynolds absolutely delivers the delightful cheeky and sarcastic humour as usual.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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Austin S

Unique Pokemon project as it's the only live action. Would like to see more live action Pokemon projects.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Maria D

O filme divide bastante minha opinião pq toda vez q eu me lembro da uma boua sensação nostálgica mais aí eu revejo esse filme e perco a vontade de assisti

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/12/24

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Justice Smith

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Kathryn Newton

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Ken Watanabe

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Synopsis

Director: Rob Letterman
Producer: Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Hidenaga Katakami, Don McGowan
Screenwriter: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Toho Company Ltd., Legendary Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Rude and Suggestive Humor|Action/Peril|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $144.1M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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