Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990)
Kernel Score: 87% · 758 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1990-10-17
Runtime: 48 minutes
Where to watch Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Dragon Ball Z: Bardock is an animated sci-fi film depicting the genocide and destruction of a planet and its people.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts planetary genocide and a soldier fighting to stop a massacre, with intense sci-fi action violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mitsuo Hashimoto
Cast
- Masako Nozawa as Bardock / Son Gokû (Kakarotto) (voice)
- Kazuyuki Sogabe as Tôma (voice)
- Yuko Mita as Seripa (voice)
- Takeshi Watabe as Panbûkin (voice)
- Kozo Shioya as Toteppo / Dokutâ (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao as Freeza (voice)
- Show Hayami as Zarbon (voice)
- Yukitoshi Hori as Dodoria (voice)
- Banjo Ginga as Tôro (voice)
- Kinpei Azusa as Grandfather Son Gohan (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku FAQ
Is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku good?
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 758 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku OK for kids?
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Dragon Ball Z: Bardock is an animated sci-fi film depicting the genocide and destruction of a planet and its people.
What movies are like Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?
If you liked Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, try Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks, Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock and Superman: Man of Tomorrow.