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Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

1990Movie48 minNR

Animation
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.6/5
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.6/5

Summary

Bardock, Son Goku's father, is a low-ranking Saiyan soldier who was given the power to see into the future by the last remaining alien on a planet he just destroyed. He witnesses the destruction of his race and must now do his best to stop Frieza's impending massacre.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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  • Graphic violence bothers you
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Cast

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Directed by
Mitsuo Hashimoto
Written by
Takao Koyama, Katsuyuki Sumisawa
Produced by
Kozo Morishita
Music by
Shunsuke Kikuchi

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Facts

October 17, 1990 · 48 min · NR

Released
October 17, 1990
Runtime
48 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

True Companions, Hypocrite, Prophecy Twist +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?"

Questions about Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Can I half-watch Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku use?

True CompanionsHypocriteProphecy TwistForegone ConclusionCanon DiscontinuityBreakout CharacterAdaptational Nice GuyPrequelDefiant to the EndCharacterization Marches OnDeath by IronyFaux Affably Eviland 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including True Companions, Hypocrite, and Prophecy Twist.