Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Best from age 6 · NR · 2017 · 98 min

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Ash Ketchum begins his journey to become a Pokémon Master, receiving a feisty Pikachu as his first partner. Together, they encounter legendary Pokémon and face challenges, forming an unbreakable bond along the way. This film retells Ash and Pikachu's initial adventures, exploring themes of friendship and destiny.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some intense Pokémon battles with energy blasts
  • A few moments of peril for the main characters
  • Brief depictions of characters grieving or feeling sad

Models well

  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Perseverance and determination
  • Caring for animals
  • Helping others

Talk about it after

  • What makes a good friend and partner?
  • How do Ash and Pikachu learn to trust each other?
  • The importance of setting goals and working towards them
  • How to handle disagreements respectfully
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Full Theatrical Trailer