Detective Pikachu (2019)
English live-action/animated film directed by Rob Letterman
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m 104 min
- Released
- 10 May 2019
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Detective Pikachu has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 10 May 2019. It is directed by Rob Letterman and stars Justice Smith, Ryan Reynolds and Kathryn Newton.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Rob Letterman
- Cast
- Justice Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Kathryn Newton, Ken Watanabe, Bill Nighy, Suki Waterhouse, Chris Geere
- Cinematography
- John Mathieson
- Editing
- Mark Sanger
- Music
- Henry Jackman
- Written by
- Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit
- Produced by
- Mary Parent
- Production
- Legendary Pictures, The Pokémon Company
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Toho, Legendary Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $150 million
- Box office
- $449.76 million
- Based on
- Detective Pikachu
- Filmed in
- London, Denver
- Country
- Japan, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 10 May 2019
- First shown
- 3 May 2019 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Detective Pikachu?
Detective Pikachu has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes, or 104 min.
When did Detective Pikachu release?
Detective Pikachu released on 10 May 2019.
Who directed Detective Pikachu?
Detective Pikachu is directed by Rob Letterman.
Who is in the cast of Detective Pikachu?
The cast of Detective Pikachu includes Justice Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Kathryn Newton, Ken Watanabe, Bill Nighy and Suki Waterhouse.
Where can I watch Detective Pikachu online?
Detective Pikachu streams on Netflix.
How much did Detective Pikachu earn at the box office?
Detective Pikachu grossed $449.76 million on a budget of $150 million.
What is Detective Pikachu rated in the US?
Detective Pikachu is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Detective Pikachu based on a true story or a book?
Detective Pikachu is based on Detective Pikachu.
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