Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

A hero must choose: the power of ideals... or the courage of truth?

2011 • 88 min • Animation · Family · Adventure · Drama · Fantasy

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Synopsis

The Kingdom of the People of the Earth once ruled over the land, but now all that remains is the Sword of the Earth. in the city of Eindoak. Satoshi, Iris, and Dent arrive in Eindoak during a harvest festival's Pokémon Tournament and meet the legendary Pokémon Victini who wishes to share its powers of victory to someone. Elsewhere in the city, a descendant of the People of the Earth named Dred Grangil has arrived who seeks to revive the kingdom's power with the Sword of the Earth, bringing them back into power over the land, and Satoshi and his friends must stop him before he destroys the land along with Victini.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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Ash and friends visit Eindoak during a harvest festival, meeting the mythical Pokémon Victini. A descendant of the ancient People of the Earth tries to revive their kingdom using the Sword of the Earth, threatening to destroy the land. Ash, Victini, and their Pokémon must work together to stop him and save the world.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some peril and dramatic moments when the Sword of the Earth malfunctions.
Intense Pokémon battles where creatures use powerful moves.

What it models well

Teamwork and cooperation
Protecting nature and ancient cultures
Courage in the face of danger
Friendship and empathy

Talk about it after

The importance of balancing progress with preserving history and nature.
How different cultures and peoples can learn to live together.
The power of working together to overcome challenges.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.