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Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

1990Movie1 h 0 minPG

66

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A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Deep in the ice is earth's greatest threat that can only be stopped by one man.

The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.

Feels like

Shonen Action
Sci-Fi Fantasy
Intense Battles
Iconic Anime Franchise
Villain-Centric Plot
Martial Arts
Power Level Escalation
High Energy
Nostalgic Anime
Classic DBZ Movie

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by: Daisuke Nishio
Written by: Akira Toriyama, Takao Koyama
Music by: Shunsuke Kikuchi

Everyone

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Facts

March 10, 1990 · 1 h 0 min · PG

Released: March 10, 1990
Runtime: 1 h 0 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Original language: Japanese
Also spoken: English
Made in: Japan
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 36 countries

Tropes

Morally Ambiguous Doctorate, They Called Me Mad!, Sealed Evil in a Can +9

Morally Ambiguous Doctorate
They Called Me Mad!
Sealed Evil in a Can
Edible Theme Naming
Lame Pun Reaction
Robotic Reveal
Slippy-Slidey Ice World
Evil Is Hammy
Cyborg
An Ice Person
Dub Name Change
Brain in a Jar

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?"

Questions about Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

In the United States, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest a sequel?

Yes: it's movie 2 of 15 in its series, after Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) and before Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990).

Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.