Pokémon Heroes (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Pokémon Heroes is an action, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, running about 71 minutes. “On a mission they never expected. To a world they never imagined. An adventure you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ash, Pikachu and his friends try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Altomare, the age-old water capital. Joining the adventure are two new legendary Pokémon, a pair of siblings named Latias and Latios, who serve as peacekeepers and protectors of the Soul Dew - a priceless treasure with a mysterious power.
Who’s in it. Pokémon Heroes 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 6.6/10, Pokémon Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pokémon Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pokémon Heroes 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 Heroes (2002)?
- In US, Pokémon Heroes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pokémon Heroes worth watching?
- Pokémon Heroes holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pokémon Heroes?
- Pokémon Heroes stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka, Satomi Korogi and Yuji Ueda.
- When was Pokémon Heroes released?
- Pokémon Heroes was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.