Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
A boy and a talking monster team up for a brisk, feel-good adventure, solving mysteries with wholesome humor.
In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.
How intense is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Pokémon Detective Pikachu feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu for you?
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu scary?
No. Pokémon Detective Pikachu is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Pokémon Detective Pikachu have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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