Pokémon Detective Pikachu
2019, English. Directed by Rob Letterman.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 7,597 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rob LettermanDirector
- Ryan ReynoldsDetective Pikachu (voice)
- Justice SmithTim Goodman
- Kathryn NewtonLucy Stevens
- Bill NighyHoward Clifford
- Ken WatanabeLieutenant Hide Yoshida
- Chris GeereRoger Clifford
- Suki WaterhouseMs. Norman
- Josette SimonGrams
- Alejandro De MesaBartender
- Rita OraDr. Ann Laurent
- Karan SoniJack
- Max FinchamYoung Tim Goodman
Details
- Released
- 10 May 2019
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Nicole Perlman, Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez
- Budget
- $150M
- Box office
- $450M
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What Pokémon Detective Pikachu is based on
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is based on Detective Pikachu, a 2018 video game.
Video game · 2018
Detective Pikachu
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu: quick answers
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 7,597 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Pokémon Detective Pikachu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Pokémon Detective Pikachu on?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
If you liked Pokémon Detective Pikachu, try Rise of the Guardians, Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Who directed Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) was directed by Rob Letterman and stars Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton.
What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu based on?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is based on Detective Pikachu, a 2018 video game.