Pokémon: The First Movie trailer
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998), directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, is an animation film and is available to stream on 4 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.3/10 and 17% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,571 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Released in 1998, it's a 1990s animation that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, and Mayumi Izuka. At 96 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
Pokémon: The First Movie isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Shanghai Knights and Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Pokémon: The First Movie isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Pokémon: The First Movie isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — Pokémon: The First Movie isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — Pokémon: The First Movie isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- Pokémon: The First Movie runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 17% · Metacritic 35/100.
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