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Cast & Crew

Rob Letterman
Director
Ikue Otani
As Pikachu (voice)
Bill Nighy
As Howard Clifford
Ryan Reynolds
As Detective Pikachu (voice)
Karan Soni
As Jack
Ken Watanabe
As Lieutenant Hide Yoshida
Omar Chaparro
As Sebastian
Suki Waterhouse
As Ms. Norman

Frequently asked questions

What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu about? Toggle content

In a world where humans and Pokémon coexist, a former aspiring Pokémon trainer named Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) teams up with a wisecracking, world-class detective Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) to solve the mystery of his missing father, a renowned police detective. With Tim being the only human who can understand Pikachu's speech, they form an unlikely duo, navigating the neon-lit streets of Ryme City to uncover clues and piece together the truth. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, including a forgetful Mr. Mime, a sinister Team Rocket, and a mysterious woman named Mewtwo. As they dig deeper, Tim and Pikachu must also confront their own emotional baggage and learn to trust each other in order to crack the case.

Where can I stream Pokémon Detective Pikachu? Toggle content

You can stream Pokémon Detective Pikachu on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Pokémon Detective Pikachu? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Pokémon Detective Pikachu include Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Raya and the Last Dragon, Pokémon the Movie: Coco, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Migration.

When was Pokémon Detective Pikachu released in theaters? Toggle content

Pokémon Detective Pikachu was released in theaters on May 9, 2019.