Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
Kernel Score: 79% · 303 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2009-07-18
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is a G-rated anime adventure with mild fantasy peril as characters travel back in time to stop a vengeful legendary Pokémon.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Fantasy Pokémon battles occur but are bloodless and cartoonish, fitting the G rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kunihiko Yuyama
Cast
- Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice)
- Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice)
- Yuji Ueda as Takeshi (voice)
- Megumi Toyoguchi as Hikari (voice)
- Etsuko Kozakura as Pochama (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara as Musashi (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Kojiro (voice)
- Inuko Inuyama as Nyarth (voice)
- Unsho Ishizuka as Narrator (voice)
- Masahiro Takashima as Damos (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life FAQ
Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life good?
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 303 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life OK for kids?
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is a G-rated anime adventure with mild fantasy peril as characters travel back in time to stop a vengeful legendary Pokémon.
What movies are like Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?
If you liked Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, try Regular Show: The Movie, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, Miraculous World: London, At the Edge of Time and Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna.