Toy Story 2
100%TomatometerSome things are too good to shelve.
PGPICK SELECTION98
BIG ADVENTURES · BIG FEELINGS
Pokémon: The First Movie.
A powerful new rival asks a difficult question.
Mewtwo invites skilled trainers to a remote island, intending to prove the superiority of the creatures it has cloned. Ash and his companions are drawn into a confrontation with unexpectedly painful consequences.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
Beneath the creature battles is a direct question about whether origins determine someone's worth.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Repeated Pokemon fighting, laboratory destruction, cloning and an apparent death can be upsetting. The story ultimately questions needless fighting.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Starring
- Kathleen McInerney, Jay Goede, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Maddie Blaustein, Ikue Ōtani
Principal English-adaptation voice cast, including the original Japanese voice of Pikachu. - Written by
- Takeshi Shudo
- Produced by
- Norman J. Grossfeld, Tomoyuki Igarashi, Alfred Kahn, Takashi Kawaguchi, Masakazu Kubo, Takemoto Mori, Choji Yoshikawa
- Release date
- July 18, 1998
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Genre
- Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
- Studio
- The Pokémon Company International
- Language
- Japanese
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Where to watch.
Find a spot on the sofa. Pick your service.
United States · Checked via JustWatch. Availability and plans can change. Channels may require an extra subscription; ad-supported plans may have restrictions.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-10-19. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.