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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) poster

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009, Japanese. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

A tale untold. A legend unleashed.

When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.

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Runtime
1h 35m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
G

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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

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Released
18 July 2009
Original title
劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール アルセウス 超克の時空へ
Country
Japan
Written by
Hideki Sonoda
Box office
$52M
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What Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is based on

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is adapted from a video game.

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What should I watch before Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Watch Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) and Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) first.

What comes after Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Next in the series: Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010).

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 327 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

Does Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life on?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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If you liked Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, try Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys, Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Who directed Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda.

What is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life based on?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is adapted from a video game.

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