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Pokémon 4: The Movie (2002): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Pokémon 4: The Movie is a 2002 action adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone, starring Veronica Taylor. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Metascore
25
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Pokémon 4: The Movie (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Directors
Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pokémon 4: The Movie About?

The premise of Pokémon 4: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Motocross champions Ryan Dungey and Ricky Carmichael find themselves embarking on an unexpected journey. They are drawn into a world of Pokémon, where they must use their racing skills and courage to overcome challenges. The story follows their thrilling adventure as they navigate a unique and exciting landscape, pushing their limits and showcasing incredible feats of speed and talent.

Pokémon 4: The Movie Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • backpack
  • water
  • talking cat
  • green backpack
  • side ponytail
  • female police officer
  • six word title
  • eight word title
  • colon in title
  • pokemon battle
  • ash ketchum character
  • alphabet
+38 more
  • telepathy
  • comic relief
  • physical attack
  • dream world
  • delia ketchum character
  • professor oak character
  • peril
  • realization
  • news reporter
  • male voiced by female
  • deception
  • pokemon trainer
  • television
  • darkness
  • playground
  • grass
  • grassland
  • distortion
  • flowers
  • manipulation
  • 2000s
  • team rocket
  • misty character
  • brock character
  • tracey sketchit character
  • jessie character
  • james character
  • underwater
  • black haired boy
  • orange haired girl
  • brown haired teenage boy
  • anime animation
  • actress voices multiple characters
  • actor voices multiple characters
  • unown
  • togepi
  • wobbuffet
  • vulpix
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Cast & crew

Pokémon 4: The Movie Cast

Veronica Taylor stars in Pokémon 4: The Movie. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone.

From the directors

More from Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone

More films directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone, best-rated first: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! and Pokémon: The Movie 2000.

Ratings

Pokémon 4: The Movie Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Pokémon 4: The Movie 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Plot

Pokémon 4: The Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Pokémon 4: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the day progresses, Pikachu finds himself perched atop a towering metropolitan skyscraper alongside his friends, who are left to the care of their trainers as they prepare for a mysterious surprise. During this time, he crosses paths with the Pichu Brothers, who require rescuing when one of them precariously balances on the edge of a nearby building. Unfortunately, the moment of their reunion is short-lived, as a cunning group of Murkrow chase Pikachu off a flagpole. In his plight, he seeks assistance from a trio of Hoppip to navigate the gap, accidentally sending a window-cleaning Meowth hurtling into a billboard.

Full summary

The whole story of Pokémon 4: The Movie, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pokémon 4: The Movie?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who are Pikachu's companions at the beginning of the movie?

Cars

Cars in Pokémon 4: The Movie

50 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.

All 50 cars
  • 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport in Pokémon 4: The Movie 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Minor role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in Pokémon 4: The Movie 2003 Lincoln Town Car Background role
  • 1998 Bentley Continental R in Pokémon 4: The Movie 1998 Bentley Continental R
  • 1999 BMW M Coupé E36/8 in Pokémon 4: The Movie 1999 BMW M Coupé E36/8
Details

Pokémon 4: The Movie Also Known As

56 alternative titles, including “Pokémon 4 - Celebi La Voix de la Foret” and “Pocket Monsters the Movie: Celebi - A Timeless Encounter”.

Also known as
  • Pokémon 4 - Celebi La Voix de la Foret
  • Pocket Monsters the Movie: Celebi - A Timeless Encounter
  • סלבי: קולו של היער
  • Pokemon Siempre
  • Gekijouban Poketto Monsutaa: Serebyi - Toki o Koeta Deai
  • 精灵宝可梦:雪拉比的超越时空遭遇
  • Pokémon 4Ever
  • Pokémon 4: Navždy
  • 포켓몬스터 극장판 - 세레비 시간을 초월한 만남
  • 剧场版 精灵宝可梦:雪拉比 穿梭时空的相遇
  • Pokemon - Movie 04 - Celebi - The Voice of the Forest
  • Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - The Voice of the Forest
+44 more
  • 精灵宝可梦剧场版04 雪拉比穿梭时空的遭遇
  • 神奇寶貝劇場版:雪拉比穿梭時空的相遇
  • Pokémon Zauvijek: Celebi - Glas Šume
  • Pokémon Navždy - Celebi: Hlas Lesa
  • Pokémon 4Ever - Matka aikojen halki
  • Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Metsän Ääni
  • Pokémon 4 - Die zeitlose Begegnung
  • Pokémon 4. - Az Időkapu
  • Nemirtingasis Pokemonas
  • போகிமொன் மொவயே - காற்றே க ஜுங்கிலே
  • పోకెమోన్ మూవీ - ఖత్రి క జంగల్
  • Pokémon Daima! Ormanın Sesi
  • ポケットモンスター セレビィ 時を超えた遭遇
  • Pocket Monsters: Serebi's Encounter Through Time
  • Pokémon 4: Viajantes do Tempo - Celebi, a Voz da Floresta
  • Pokémon 4ever : Célébi, la voix de la forêt
  • Pokémon 4 : Pour toujours
  • Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - La voce della foresta
  • Покемон Назавжди - Селебі: Голос Лісу
  • Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Skogens Röst
  • Pokémon för alltid - Celebi, skogens röst
  • 포켓몬스터 극장판: 세레비 시간을 초월한 만남
  • 포켓몬스터 극장판 04; 세레비 시간을 초월한 만남
  • Pokemon 4 - Celebi Voice of the Forest
  • Pokémon 4: Die zeitlose Begegnung
  • Pokemon 4Ever Celebi - Voice of the Forest
  • Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - stem van het woud
  • פוקימון לנצח
  • Pokémon navždy
  • Покемон 4
  • Pokémon 4: Viajantes do Tempo
  • Pokémon 4: Daima
  • Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi, la voix de la forêt
  • Πόκεμον 4: Για πάντα
  • Pokemon Filmen 4: 4Ever
  • Pokémon x siempre: Celebi, la voz del bosque
  • 宝可梦剧场版:时拉比 穿梭时空的相遇
  • 극장판 포켓몬스터: 세레비 시간을 초월한 만남
  • 神奇寶貝劇場版:雪拉比 穿梭時空的相遇
  • Pokémon: Głos lasu
  • Pokémon: Dobrodružstvo Pikachu
  • โปเกมอน เดอะมูฟวี่ ตอน ย้อนเวลาตามล่าเซเลบี
  • Pokémon: Celebi và Cuộc gặp gỡ vượt thời gian
  • 寵物小精靈劇場版:雪拉比 穿梭時空的相遇

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FAQ

Pokémon 4: The Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pokémon 4: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pokémon 4: The Movie?

Pokémon 4: The Movie runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Pokémon 4: The Movie released?

Pokémon 4: The Movie was released on October 11, 2002.

Who directed Pokémon 4: The Movie?

Pokémon 4: The Movie was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone.

More films by Kunihiko Yuyama

Who is in the cast of Pokémon 4: The Movie?

Pokémon 4: The Movie stars Veronica Taylor.

How is Pokémon 4: The Movie rated?

Pokémon 4: The Movie has 5.8/10 on IMDb and 25 on Metacritic.

Does Pokémon 4: The Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Pokémon 4: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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