Pokémon: The First Movie (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, Pokémon: The First Movie is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, running about 85 minutes. “The Pokémon match of all time is here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.
Who’s in it. Pokémon: The First Movie stars Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice) and Satomi Korogi as Togepy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pokémon: The First Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $163.6M 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: The First Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pokémon: The First Movie 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: The First Movie (1998)?
- In US, Pokémon: The First Movie 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: The First Movie worth watching?
- Pokémon: The First Movie holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pokémon: The First Movie?
- Pokémon: The First Movie stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi and Yuji Ueda.
- When was Pokémon: The First Movie released?
- Pokémon: The First Movie was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.