Pokémon 4Ever (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2001, Pokémon 4Ever is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, running about 80 minutes. “Best friends. Better heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to escape a greedy Pokémon hunter, Celebi must use the last of its energy to travel through time to the present day. Celebi brings along Sammy, a boy who had been trying to protect it. Along with Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang, Sammy and Celebi must encounter an enemy far more advanced than the hunter, with the fate of the forest hanging in the balance.
Who’s in it. Pokémon 4Ever stars Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Unsho Ishizuka as Dr. Okido / Iwark / Narrator (voice) and Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pokémon 4Ever has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M 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 4Ever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pokémon 4Ever tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pokémon 4Ever (2001)?
- In US, Pokémon 4Ever 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 4Ever worth watching?
- Pokémon 4Ever holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pokémon 4Ever?
- Pokémon 4Ever stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Unsho Ishizuka, Mayumi Izuka and Yuji Ueda.
- When was Pokémon 4Ever released?
- Pokémon 4Ever was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.
