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Rob Letterman

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Rob Letterman
We know what you're thinking: When did a Pokémon have the time to get his private investigator license? And more importantly, why the Psyduck is Pikachu a detective? We'll break it all down for your IMDbrief.
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Rob Letterman is known for Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), Goosebumps (2023) and Shark Tale (2004).
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      • 11 nominations total

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    Known for

    Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett, Hugh Laurie, and Seth Rogen in Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
    Monsters vs. Aliens
    6.4
    • Writer
    • 2009
    David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Galilea La Salvia, Stony Blyden, Jayden Bartels, Francesca Noel, and Elijah M. Cooper in Goosebumps (2023)
    Goosebumps
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Will Smith and Jack Black in Shark Tale (2004)
    Shark Tale
    6.0
    • Writer
    • 2004
    Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
    Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 2019

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Magic School Bus
      • writer
      • Pre-production
    • David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Galilea La Salvia, Stony Blyden, Jayden Bartels, Francesca Noel, and Elijah M. Cooper in Goosebumps (2023)
      Goosebumps
      6.7
      TV Series
      • written for television by
      • developed for television by
      • developed by
      • 2023–2025
    • Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
      Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
      6.5
      • screenplay by
      • 2019
    • Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett, Hugh Laurie, and Seth Rogen in Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009)
      Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • characters
      • 2009
    • Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett, Hugh Laurie, and Seth Rogen in Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
      Monsters vs. Aliens
      6.4
      • screenplay by
      • story by
      • 2009
    • Club Oscar (2005)
      Club Oscar
      3.3
      Short
      • characters (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Will Smith and Jack Black in Shark Tale (2004)
      Shark Tale
      6.0
      • screenplay by
      • 2004
    • Los gringos (1999)
      Los gringos
      7.0
      Short
      • created by
      • original story by
      • 1999

    Producer

    • David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Galilea La Salvia, Stony Blyden, Jayden Bartels, Francesca Noel, and Elijah M. Cooper in Goosebumps (2023)
      Goosebumps
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023–2025
    • Ed Helms in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
      Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Shrek: I Feel Good (1996)
      Shrek: I Feel Good
      5.9
      Short
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Brad Garrett, Joe Alaskey, Joe Nipote, and Malachi Pearson in Casper (1995)
      Casper
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 1995
    • The Silver Surfer (1992)
      The Silver Surfer
      5.4
      Short
      • executive producer (uncredited)
      • 1992

    Director

    • The Magic School Bus
      • director
      • Pre-production
    • David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Galilea La Salvia, Stony Blyden, Jayden Bartels, Francesca Noel, and Elijah M. Cooper in Goosebumps (2023)
      Goosebumps
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023–2025
    • Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
      Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Goosebumps: Alternate Ending (2016)
      Goosebumps: Alternate Ending
      6.6
      Video
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Goosebumps: Alternate Opening (2016)
      Goosebumps: Alternate Opening
      5.4
      Video
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, and Odeya Rush in Goosebumps (2015)
      Goosebumps
      6.3
      • directed by
      • 2015
    • Jack Black in Gulliver's Travels (2010)
      Gulliver's Travels
      4.9
      • directed by
      • 2010
    • Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett, Hugh Laurie, and Seth Rogen in Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
      Monsters vs. Aliens
      6.4
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Club Oscar (2005)
      Club Oscar
      3.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Will Smith and Jack Black in Shark Tale (2004)
      Shark Tale
      6.0
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Los gringos (1999)
      Los gringos
      7.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Shrek: I Feel Good (1996)
      Shrek: I Feel Good
      5.9
      Short
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Brad Garrett, Joe Alaskey, Joe Nipote, and Malachi Pearson in Casper (1995)
      Casper
      6.2
      • Director
      • 1995
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    IMDbrief: Why the Psyduck Is Pikachu a Detective?
    How 'Deadpool' Helped 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' Get Made
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    How 'Deadpool' Helped 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' Get Made
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    How 'Deadpool' Helped 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' Get Made
    Monsters Vs. Aliens: First Look
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    Monsters Vs. Aliens: First Look

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