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Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

1990, Japanese. Directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto.

This is the story of Bardock, the father of Goku.

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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Runtime
0h 48m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
NR

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Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
17 October 1990
Original title
ドラゴンボールZ たったひとりの最終決戦〜フリーザに挑んだZ戦士 孫悟空の父〜
Country
Japan
Written by
Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Takao Koyama
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What Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is based on

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is adapted from a manga.

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

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 803 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku runs 48 minutes (0h 48m).

Does Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku on?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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Who directed Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) was directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto and stars Masako Nozawa, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Yuko Mita.

What is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku based on?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is adapted from a manga.

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