Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
Kernel Score: 76% · 326 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Family, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2005-07-16
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
- 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
In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that would leave no survivors. He transferred this message to his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while he was being attacked by a violent group of Hellgar. During the battle, his sense of sight was lost and he was rendered unable to see. He used the detection of his Aura, and so with the offensive Wave Bomb, he eliminated them. Though by the threat, the queen of Rota, Lady Rin was resolute to die with her civilians, and so Arlon made a choice.
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Pokemon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is a family-friendly animated adventure involving Pokemon battles and a threat of war.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes battle sequences and a depicted war threat, but presented in family-friendly animated style typical of the Pokemon franchise.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR 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 / Sonans (voice)
- KAORI as Haruka (voice)
- Fushigi Yamada as Masato (voice)
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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew FAQ
Is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew good?
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 326 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?
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: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew OK for kids?
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Pokemon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is a family-friendly animated adventure involving Pokemon battles and a threat of war.
What movies are like Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?
If you liked Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, try Kung Fu Panda Holiday, Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale, Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King and Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness.