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Dragonball Evolution (2009)

Film · 1h 25m · Rated PG
ActionAdventureFantasySci-FiThriller

A young warrior embarks on a brisk, pulpy adventure to gather seven mystical orbs and save the world.

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On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.

How intense is Dragonball Evolution?

Scarenot scary
Goreno gore
Violencestrong violence
Emotional weightsome weight

Dragonball Evolution is not scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG.

What Dragonball Evolution feels like

Tone
epicpulpy
Pace
Brisk
Best for
Full attentionParty

Where to stream Dragonball Evolution

Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.

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Is Dragonball Evolution for you?

Is Dragonball Evolution scary?

No. Dragonball Evolution is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).

Is Dragonball Evolution gory or violent?

No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).

Is Dragonball Evolution sad or heavy?

A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.

Is Dragonball Evolution OK for kids?

It is rated 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 Dragonball Evolution?

Dragonball Evolution runs 1h 25m.

Where can I stream Dragonball Evolution?

Dragonball Evolution is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).

Does Dragonball Evolution have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

DirectorJames Wong
StarringJustin Chatwin, Chow Yun-Fat, Joon Park, Jamie Chung, Emmy Rossum, James Marsters

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