Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This animated film earns its PG rating primarily for sustained, stylized martial arts violence and some frightening imagery. The plot follows Goten and Trunks as they battle Bio-Broly, a monstrous clone of a powerful…

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

This animated film earns its PG rating primarily for sustained, stylized martial arts violence and some frightening imagery. The plot follows Goten and Trunks as they battle Bio-Broly, a monstrous clone of a powerful villain, leading to numerous scenes of intense but non-graphic combat with energy blasts and physical…

This category is mild and non-sexual in nature. In one scene, the Broly clone is briefly seen nude and featureless while dormant inside a large fluid-filled tank. In another brief, comedic moment, the character Trunks is seen with brief rear nudity. There is…

Violence is moderate and consistent with the Dragon Ball Z series. It consists of frequent, stylized martial arts combat featuring fast-paced punching, kicking, and colorful energy blasts. Characters are thrown through walls and pummeled, but no blood or…

Language is generally mild. The English dub may contain minor exclamations such as "damn" or "hell" during fight scenes. In the original, unedited Japanese version of the film, the character Trunks makes an obscene gesture (a middle finger), though this is…

Substance use is very brief and incidental. In one early scene, the villain Mr. Jaguar is shown briefly smoking a pipe while outlining his plan. There is no other depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

The film deals with themes of unethical science and cloning, with scientists creating bio-warriors and resurrecting a dangerous figure. A central element is a highly corrosive bio-fluid that dissolves organic matter, killing some characters off-screen in a…

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly runs 50 minutes, directed by Yoshihiro Ueda, released in 1994.

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