What age is Pokémon: The First Movie suitable for?

Our verdict for Pokémon: The First Movie is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Pokémon: The First Movie safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Use caution

# Pokémon: The First Movie - Parent Guide This G-rated adventure follows Ash and his Pokémon friends as they face Mewtwo, a powerful bio-engineered creature seeking dominance. The moderate action sequences involve Pokémon battles with some intensity, but contain no profanity, sexual content, or graphic violence. It's generally suitable for children who enjoy the Pokémon franchise, though younger or sensitive children might find certain battle scenes slightly intense.

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1998

Rating

Genre

Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Synopsis

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.

Cast

Rica Matsumoto

Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani

Pikachu (voice)

Mayumi Izuka

Kasumi (voice)

Satomi Korogi

Togepy (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

Fast-paced action sequences, rapid scene cuts, intense battle scenes, and bright flashing colors make this movie quite stimulating for very young children.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Generally safe

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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