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Movie Info

Release Date: May 03, 2019
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Action Adventure Fantasy
Budget: $150,000,000
Revenue: $449,762,638
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America 🇯🇵 Japan
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
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68%
Tomatometer
53
53/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
7,279 votes
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6.5/10
IMDb
195,885 votes
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu

2019

"Unravel the mystery, one clue at a time."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Detective Pikachu? 🇩🇪 DE: Pokemon - Meisterdetektiv Pikachu? 🇯🇵 JA: Meitantei Pikachu? 🇨🇳 ZH: POKÉMON 神探Pikachu? 🇷🇴 RO: Pokémon Detectiv Pikachu All international titles (12) →
Action Adventure Fantasy 105 min 6.5/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $150,000,000
Revenue: $449,762,638
Profit $299,762,638
ROI +199.8% (3x)

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Cast of Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu (voice) in Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds
Detective Pikachu (voice…
Justice Smith as Tim Goodman in Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Justice Smith
Tim Goodman
Kathryn Newton as Lucy Stevens in Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Kathryn Newton
Lucy Stevens
Bill Nighy as Howard Clifford in Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Bill Nighy
Howard Clifford
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Keywords

#amused 144 #neo-noir 89 #detective 86 #whodunit 42 #amnesia 34 #missing person 29 #live action and animation 28 #car crash 21 #buddy comedy 20 #based on video game 20 #missing parent 2

Production Companies

Legendary Pictures production company logo Legendary Pictures
TOHO production company logo TOHO

Trivia & Fun Facts about Pokémon Detective Pikachu

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  • The film utilized a combination of practical effects and CGI to bring the Pokémon to life, with a significant emphasis on making the creatures appear as realistic as possible in a live-action setting.

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  • In one scene, a poster of the original Pokémon game can be spotted in the background, serving as a nod to long-time fans of the franchise.

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  • Ryan Reynolds voiced Detective Pikachu, marking a significant departure from his usual roles, and he brought a unique comedic style to the character that resonated with audiences.

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  • During the film, a character's hat changes color between scenes, which is a continuity error that went unnoticed during production.

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  • The film shares thematic elements with other detective films, drawing comparisons to classics like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' in its blending of animated and live-action worlds.

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  • The soundtrack features a mix of original compositions and nostalgic tracks that evoke the spirit of the Pokémon franchise, appealing to both new viewers and longtime fans.

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