Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) movie poster

Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)

劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲
"The Pokémon match of all time is here."
ThumbScore
👍 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 26% (RT: 17%, MC: 35) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationFamilyAdventureFantasyAction

Where to Watch

Rent / Buy
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Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,560 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
Metacritic
35
Cast
Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice)
Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice)
Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice)
Satomi Korogi as Togepy (voice)
Yuji Ueda as Takeshi (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara as Musashi (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki as Kojirō (voice)
Inuko Inuyama as Nyarth (voice)
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 1,560 votes. Critics scored it lower at 26%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Kunihiko Yuyama cited several classic animation films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Rica Matsumoto spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Pokémon: The First Movie is a 1998 animation, family, adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before. The film has been rated by 1,560 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a animation film, Pokémon: The First Movie delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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