Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2019, Pokémon Detective Pikachu is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Rob Letterman, running about 105 minutes. “Partner Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pokémon Detective Pikachu stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu (voice), Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens and Bill Nighy as Howard Clifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pokémon Detective Pikachu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $449.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pokémon Detective Pikachu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)?
- In US, Pokémon Detective Pikachu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu worth watching?
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu stars Justice Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy and Ken Watanabe.
- When was Pokémon Detective Pikachu released?
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.