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7.1 / 10(326 votes)IMDbG20091h 35m$52.1M Worldwide GrossJapan

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール アルセウス 超克の時空へ

“A tale untold. A legend unleashed.”

Synopsis

When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 20, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 22, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$52.1M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kunihiko Yuyama
Screenplay & Story
Hideki Sonoda
Original Score
Shinji Miyazaki
Original Title
劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール アルセウス 超克の時空へ
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 35m
Worldwide Gross
$52.1M
Production Studios
OLM, Pikachu Project, The Pokémon Company, Shogakukan, TV Tokyo, Media Factory, TakaraTomy, jeki, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kunihiko Yuyama

Screenplay & Story

Hideki Sonoda, Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori, Satoshi Tajiri

Original Score & Music

Shinji Miyazaki

Director of Photography

Takaya Mizutani

Film Editing

Toshio Henmi

Producers

Mikihito Fukazawa, Shukichi Kanda, Kenjiro Ito, Takemoto Mori, Masakazu Kubo

Department Leadership Roster

Kunihiko Yuyama

Kunihiko Yuyama

Director

Shinji Miyazaki

Original Music Composer

Hideki Sonoda

Screenplay

Mikihito Fukazawa

Producer

Shukichi Kanda

Producer

Takemoto Mori

Producer

Toshio Henmi

Editor

Maya Nakamura

Producer

Takaya Mizutani

Director of Photography

Choji Yoshikawa

Choji Yoshikawa

Producer

Junya Okamoto

Junya Okamoto

Producer

Toshiaki Okuno

Toshiaki Okuno

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life about?

When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.

Who directed Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

Who stars in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

The principal cast of Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life includes Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda, Megumi Toyoguchi, Etsuko Kozakura.

When was Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life released and how long is it?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

How much did Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life make at the box office?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life grossed $52.1M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life was composed by Shinji Miyazaki.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).