Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12. This 1991 film, often compared to a feature-length episode of the TV series, contains the franchise's signature stylized martial arts violence. The unrated movie's content is why it often receives a PG or TV-PG…

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

This 1991 film, often compared to a feature-length episode of the TV series, contains the franchise's signature stylized martial arts violence. The unrated movie's content is why it often receives a PG or TV-PG equivalent rating in various regions. Parents should be aware of frequent, intense but largely non-graphic…

None. No sexual content, romance, or nudity is present in the film.

Moderate and frequent. The film is built around numerous martial arts fights with punches, kicks, and energy blasts. Characters are thrown through buildings and sustain some injuries, though there is very little blood. Specific moments include a character…

None. The various English dubs are free of profanity.

None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.

Mild. The primary themes involve the threat of planetary destruction and protagonists putting themselves in mortal danger to save others. A villain seeks eternal youth in a selfish way. One character is seen in intense pain from a high-pitched sound due to…

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug runs 52 minutes, directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto, released in 1991.

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