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Dragonball Evolution

2009·Movie
1h 25min·PG
IMDb2.5Metacritic451.6Rotten Tomatoes14%19%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue5
  • Narrative Structure4
  • Character Depth4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality5
  • Cinematography4
  • Editing4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The legend comes to life.

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.
Fantasy AdventureMartial ArtsDragon BallsBased on AnimeAction-PackedComing-of-AgeSpecial EffectsQuestWorld Saving

Crew

Directed by:
James Wong
Written by:
Akira Toriyama, Ben Ramsey
Produced by:
Stephen Chow, John Papsidera, Carla Hool
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Bruce Faulconer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dragonball Evolution

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Where can I stream Dragonball Evolution legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dragonball Evolution worth watching?

25
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26/100 (IMDb 2.5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dragonball Evolution rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Dragonball Evolution?

1 h 25 min

Dragonball Evolution runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dragonball Evolution?

Critics30
Audiences20

Not quite. Critics rate Dragonball Evolution higher (30) than audiences (20). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Dragonball Evolution a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$58 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Dragonball Evolution in?

EnglishJapaneseHindi

It was made in English, with some Japanese, Hindi. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dragonball Evolution?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dragonball Evolution in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dragonball Evolution use?

High School AUKamehame HadokenThe End... Or Is It?Unknown Rematch ConclusionTournament ArcLoophole AbuseEverybody Was Kung-Fu FightingArtistic License – PhysicsRemake CameoStock ScreamConvection, SchmonvectionDangerous 16th Birthdayand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Dragonball Evolution, including High School AU, Kamehame Hadoken, The End... Or Is It?.