
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After defeating Frieza, Goku returns to Earth and goes on a camping trip with Gohan and Krillin. Everything is normal until Cooler - Frieza's brother - sends three henchmen after Goku. A long fight ensues between our heroes and Cooler, in which he transforms into the fourth stage of his evolution and has the edge in the fight... until Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan.
Rated PG • 1991 • 48m
This animated film, "Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge," depicts the arrival of Frieza's vengeful brother, Cooler, who ambushes Goku and his friends during a camping trip. The film's PG rating is due to sustained and intense, though non-gory, martial arts violence. Parents should be aware of frequent combat sequences where characters are beaten, seriously wounded, and killed by energy blasts, including a main villain being disintegrated… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge appropriate for kids?
This animated film, "Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge," depicts the arrival of Frieza's vengeful brother, Cooler, who ambushes Goku and his friends during a camping trip. The film's PG rating is due to sustained and intense, though non-gory, martial arts violence. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
What happens in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Contains frequent and intense scenes of stylized, sci-fi martial arts violence. Characters are punched, kicked, and blasted with energy beams throughout. Goku is severely injured by a blast early on, and Piccolo is brutally beaten and left for dead. Several characters are killed on-screen via disintegration or energy blasts through the chest, though these deaths are depicted without blood or gore.
Language in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
None. There is no profanity in the standard English dub of the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any illicit substances.
Mature themes in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
The primary theme is revenge, as Cooler seeks to punish Goku for his brother's defeat. The film also features strong themes of peril, with characters fighting to protect loved ones and the Earth itself from destruction. Characters endure intense beatings and face moments of despair and apparent loss before finding the strength to win.
Scary moments in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This animated film, "Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge," depicts the arrival of Frieza's vengeful brother, Cooler, who ambushes Goku and his friends during a camping trip. The film's PG rating is due to sustained and…
What age rating does Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge have?
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge about?
This animated film, "Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge," depicts the arrival of Frieza's vengeful brother, Cooler, who ambushes Goku and his friends during a camping trip. The film's PG rating is due to sustained and intense, though non-gory, martial arts violence. Parents should be aware of frequent combat sequences…
Is there sex or nudity in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity in the film.
How violent is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Contains frequent and intense scenes of stylized, sci-fi martial arts violence. Characters are punched, kicked, and blasted with energy beams throughout. Goku is severely injured by a blast early on, and Piccolo is brutally beaten and left for dead. Several…
Is the language in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the standard English dub of the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any illicit substances.
What mature themes appear in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
The primary theme is revenge, as Cooler seeks to punish Goku for his brother's defeat. The film also features strong themes of peril, with characters fighting to protect loved ones and the Earth itself from destruction. Characters endure intense beatings and…
How long is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge runs 48 minutes, directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto, released in 1991.
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