Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

A bond like no other...

2020 • 101 min • Animation · Adventure · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

In the Forest of Okoya, Koko is a feral child who has been raised as a Pokémon by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. Koko has grown up never doubting that he is a Pokémon even though he can't really use any sort of moves. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu meet Koko and help him protect the Great Tree from the crooked scientist Dr. Zed.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

203 reviews

72 Audience · 203 · 100%

Koko, a boy raised by a mythical Pokémon in a jungle, meets Ash and Pikachu. When a greedy scientist threatens their forest home, they team up to protect it. It’s a heartfelt adventure about family, identity, and environmental protection.

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

Heads up

Some animated action and peril involving machines.
A scientist tries to capture Pokémon and damage the environment.

What it models well

Family bonds are strong
Protecting nature and animals
Finding your true identity
Courage and teamwork

Talk about it after

What makes a family a family?
Why is it important to protect natural places?
How does Koko learn about being human?
The difference between science for good and science for harm

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