Dragon Ball (1986)
A whimsical quest unfolds as a young boy and his friend search for magical orbs that grant any wish.
Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.
How intense is Dragon Ball?
Dragon Ball has no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated TV-PG.
What Dragon Ball feels like
- Tone
- whimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream Dragon Ball
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dragon Ball for you?
Is Dragon Ball scary?
No. Dragon Ball is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dragon Ball gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dragon Ball sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Dragon Ball OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Dragon Ball?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Dragon Ball?
Dragon Ball is streaming on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Does Dragon Ball have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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