Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- uplifting
- playful
- energetic
- family movie night
- kids anime marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found it to be a solid, family-friendly Pokémon adventure with broad appeal, while its commercial performance confirmed the franchise's continuing popularity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on a Pokémon capable of creating parallel dimensions and the effort to prevent its powers from being misused.
Giratina and the newly emerging Pokémon are presented as interdimensional beings whose powers drive the central conflict.
The film combines Japanese animation with Pokémon battles, fantastical creatures, and interdimensional environments.
Ash, Pikachu, and their friends pursue a protective mission in a colorful, accessible franchise adventure.
Films like Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior, and why
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
animated fantasy adventure with young heroes, fantastical creatures, and family-friendly battles
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
anime adventure featuring Pokémon mythology, interdimensional stakes, and an ensemble of young trainers
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
colorful family animation centered on friendship, creature companions, and a magical quest
Movie Details
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Release Date
- 2008-07-19
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (284)
Cast
- Rica Matsumoto
- Ikue Otani
- Yuji Ueda
- Megumi Toyoguchi
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Inuko Inuyama
- Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Chinami Nishimura
- Unsho Ishizuka
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior about?
- Ash, Pikachu, and their friends confront a dangerous scheme involving a Pokémon whose powers open pathways between parallel dimensions.
- What is Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior as mild.
- What did critics think of Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior?
- Critics generally found it to be a solid, family-friendly Pokémon adventure with broad appeal, while its commercial performance confirmed the franchise's continuing popularity.
- Which films are like Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior?
- Films with a similar feel include Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, and Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
- How long is Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior?
- Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior?
- In United States, Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
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