Pokémon: The First Movie

The Pokémon match of all time is here.

1998 • 96 min • Animation · Family · Adventure · Fantasy · Action

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Synopsis

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

1607 reviews

70 Audience · 1607 · 100%

Genetically engineered Pokémon Mewtwo challenges Ash, Pikachu, and other trainers to a battle to prove its superiority. Friendships are tested as the Pokémon and their trainers face a powerful, seemingly unbeatable foe.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Intense battles between Pokémon
Existential themes about cloning and purpose
Some characters face emotional distress

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Empathy and understanding
The value of all life

Talk about it after

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