---
title: "Pok\u00e9mon Detective Pikachu"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 447404
imdb_id: "tt5884052"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 7405
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boy teams up with an intelligent, detective-minded monster in a world of pocket-size creatures."

### Why Watch
- first live-action Pokémon film
- unique detective-themed premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- loosely based on the source video game
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and contains action, adventure, and fantasy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, fantasy, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | ABC iview | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rob Letterman
- **Networks / Studios**: Legendary Pictures, The Pokémon Company, TOHO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Detective Pikachu (voice)*
- **Justice Smith** as *Tim Goodman*
- **Kathryn Newton** as *Lucy Stevens*
- **Bill Nighy** as *Howard Clifford*
- **Ken Watanabe** as *Lieutenant Hide Yoshida*
- **Chris Geere** as *Roger Clifford*
- **Suki Waterhouse** as *Ms. Norman*
- **Josette Simon** as *Grams*
- **Alejandro De Mesa** as *Bartender*
- **Rita Ora** as *Dr. Ann Laurent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a live-action film?
Yes, it is a live-action animated fantasy comedy film.

### Q: 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.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on May 10, 2019.

### Q: Is it based on a game?
It is loosely based on the 2016 video game Detective Pikachu.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as action, adventure, and fantasy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pokémon Detective Pikachu — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/447404)
- [Detective Pikachu (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detective_Pikachu_(film))
- [Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/30321)
- [Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) - FilmAffinity](https://www.filmaffinity.com/uk/film351741.html)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*