Pokémon Detective Pikachu 2019
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What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is a 2019 action‑comedy film that marks the first live‑action adaptation of the Pokémon franchise. The picture is loosely based on a 2016 video game and is classified as action, adventure and fantasy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- May 3, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Studios
- Legendary Pictures, The Pokémon Company, TOHO
- Budget
- $150,000,000
- Revenue
- $450,063,166
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is a 2019 action‑comedy film that marks the first live‑action adaptation of the Pokémon franchise. The picture is loosely based on a 2016 video game and is classified as action, adventure and fantasy. Set in a world where people collect pocket‑size monsters to battle, the story follows Tim Goodman, a 21‑year‑old who learns that his father, ace private‑eye Harry Goodman, has mysteriously disappeared. Determined to uncover what happened, Tim embarks on an investigation aided by an intelligent Pokémon that aspires to work as a detective. The film was released in the United States on 5 October 2019, carries a PG rating, and runs for approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A boy teams up with an intelligent, detective-minded monster in a world of pocket-size creatures.”
- first live-action Pokémon film
- unique detective-themed premise
- loosely based on the source video game
Watch it if you enjoy fantasy films featuring creatures from the Pokémon franchise.
The film is rated PG and contains action, adventure, and fantasy elements.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a live-action film?
Yes, it is a live-action animated fantasy comedy film.
What is the premise of the movie?
A boy encounters an intelligent monster that aspires to be a detective in a world where people collect Pokémon.
When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on May 10, 2019.
Is it based on a game?
It is loosely based on the 2016 video game Detective Pikachu.
What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as action, adventure, and fantasy.