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Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, Ash — alongside Misty and Brock — invade the mansion looking for his mom and trying to stop the mysteries of Molly's Dream World and Entei!

Rated G • 2000 • 1h 13m

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Rated G, 'Pokémon 3: The Movie' is suitable for most children, but its story is driven by mature themes that may be upsetting for the youngest viewers. The plot centers on a lonely young girl, Molly Hale, whose intense grief over her missing parents allows powerful Pokémon to create a dangerous fantasy world. The primary content concerns are thematic, involving parental loss, kidnapping, and loneliness, which are handled with… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Rica Matsumoto
Rica Matsumoto
Ikue Otani
Ikue Otani
Yuji Ueda
Yuji Ueda
Mayumi Izuka
Mayumi Izuka
Megumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara
Shin-ichiro Miki
Shin-ichiro Miki
Inuko Inuyama
Inuko Inuyama
Naoto Takenaka
Naoto Takenaka
Akiko Yajima
Akiko Yajima
Ai Kato
Ai Kato
Hirohide Yakumaru
Hirohide Yakumaru
Masami Toyoshima
Masami Toyoshima
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Is Pokémon 3: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Rated G, 'Pokémon 3: The Movie' is suitable for most children, but its story is driven by mature themes that may be upsetting for the youngest viewers. The plot centers on a lonely young girl, Molly Hale, whose intense grief over her missing parents allows powerful Pokémon to… Read more — free account

Content severity in Pokémon 3: The Movie

Sex Mild 1/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Pokémon 3: The Movie, moment by moment

  1. 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  2. 0:09 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  3. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Pokémon 3: The Movie

This category is almost entirely absent. One scene briefly shows a dream-version of a young girl as an adult, whose character design has a noticeably large bust, though it is not presented in a sexual manner. Some regular female characters wear outfits that show their midriffs, consistent with the animated series.

Violence and gore in Pokémon 3: The Movie

Violence is mild and consists entirely of stylized, non-graphic Pokémon battles. These involve fantastical creatures using special abilities like fire, water, and energy blasts against each other until one is unable to battle. Some scenes feature moments of peril, such as a character being kidnapped by a powerful Pokémon, a bulldozer being destroyed by crystal spikes (the driver escapes unharmed), and a sequence where a main character is in danger before being rescued. The final battle is prolonged and intense but…

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Language in Pokémon 3: The Movie

None. There is no profanity in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pokémon 3: The Movie

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

Mature themes in Pokémon 3: The Movie

The film's central themes are its most significant content. The story revolves around a young girl's profound grief and loneliness after the disappearance of both her parents. This trauma leads her to retreat into a dangerous fantasy world. The plot includes the kidnapping of a main character's mother to serve as a surrogate, a character being temporarily hypnotized, and the heroic self-sacrifice of a creature at the film's climax. These themes are resolved positively with a family reunion.

Scary moments in Pokémon 3: The Movie

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Pokémon 3: The Movie yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pokémon 3: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Pokémon 3: The Movie is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, 'Pokémon 3: The Movie' is suitable for most children, but its story is driven by mature themes that may be upsetting for the youngest viewers. The plot centers on a lonely young girl, Molly Hale, whose intense…

What age rating does Pokémon 3: The Movie have?

Pokémon 3: The Movie is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is Pokémon 3: The Movie about?

Rated G, 'Pokémon 3: The Movie' is suitable for most children, but its story is driven by mature themes that may be upsetting for the youngest viewers. The plot centers on a lonely young girl, Molly Hale, whose intense grief over her missing parents allows powerful Pokémon to create a dangerous fantasy world. The…

Is there sex or nudity in Pokémon 3: The Movie?

This category is almost entirely absent. One scene briefly shows a dream-version of a young girl as an adult, whose character design has a noticeably large bust, though it is not presented in a sexual manner. Some regular female characters wear outfits that…

How violent is Pokémon 3: The Movie?

Violence is mild and consists entirely of stylized, non-graphic Pokémon battles. These involve fantastical creatures using special abilities like fire, water, and energy blasts against each other until one is unable to battle. Some scenes feature moments of…

Is the language in Pokémon 3: The Movie appropriate for kids?

None. There is no profanity in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pokémon 3: The Movie?

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

What mature themes appear in Pokémon 3: The Movie?

The film's central themes are its most significant content. The story revolves around a young girl's profound grief and loneliness after the disappearance of both her parents. This trauma leads her to retreat into a dangerous fantasy world. The plot includes…

How long is Pokémon 3: The Movie?

Pokémon 3: The Movie runs 73 minutes, directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, released in 2000.

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