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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

1986Movie50 min

Animation
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–55%

A thrilling, wondrous action movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Story

The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?

Feels like

  • Anime Adventure
  • Martial Arts Action
  • Fantasy Quest
  • Dragon Ball Lore
  • Magical Realism
  • Classic Anime
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Villain Confrontation
  • Spectacular Battles

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Daisuke Nishio
Written by
Toshiki Inoue, Yoshifumi Yûki
Produced by
Chiaki Imada, Matsuji Kishimoto
Music by
Shunsuke Kikuchi

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Facts

December 20, 1986 · 50 min · Violence

Released
December 20, 1986
Runtime
50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$7 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Evil Overlooker, Adipose Rex, Not His Sled +9

  • Evil Overlooker
  • Adipose Rex
  • Not His Sled
  • Pocket Protector
  • Stomach of Holding
  • Compressed Adaptation
  • Evil Makes You Ugly
  • Anti-Villain
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Brick Joke
  • Co-Dragons
  • Alternate Continuity

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?"

Questions about Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.