Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! 2017
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SplatAsh Ketchum wakes up late one morning after having broken his alarm clock in his sleep. He eventually makes it to Professor Oak's lab, but is told that the three starter List of Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander) have already been taken by Trainers who were on time. However, Oak reveals that he has one more Pokémon, an Electric-type named Pikachu. Despite its volatile and feisty personality, as well as its refusal to get inside a Poké Ball, Ash happily takes Pikachu for his journey.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Satoshi (voice)
as Pikachu (voice)
as Musashi (voice)
as Kojiro (voice)
as Nyarth (voice)
as Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
as Hanako (voice)
as Joy (voice)
as Souji (voice)
as Makoto (voice)
Director:
Writer:
Takeshi Shudo, Satoshi Tajiri, Shouji Yonemura
Stars:
Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Megumi Hayashibara, Shin-ichiro Miki, Inuko Inuyama, Unsho Ishizuka, Masami Toyoshima, Shoko Nakagawa, Kanata Hongo, Shiori Sato,
Genres:
Family,Animation,Adventure,Fantasy
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
98 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Satoshi (voice)
as Pikachu (voice)
as Musashi (voice)
as Kojiro (voice)
as Nyarth (voice)
as Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
as Hanako (voice)
as Joy (voice)
as Souji (voice)
as Makoto (voice)
as Bonji (voice)
as Cross (voice)
as Erika (voice)
as Marshadow (voice)
as Announcer
as Caterpie
as Lapras
as Lucario
as Lycanroc
as Jigglypuff
as Pochama
as Snorlax
as Luxray
as Eevee
as Diglett
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