Dragonball Evolution (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2.9
Released in 2009, Dragonball Evolution is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by James Wong, running about 85 minutes. “The legend comes to life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.
Who’s in it. Dragonball Evolution stars Justin Chatwin as Goku, Chow Yun-fat as Master Roshi, Joon Park as Yamcha and Jamie Chung as Chi Chi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, Dragonball Evolution has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $58.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dragonball Evolution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragonball Evolution tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dragonball Evolution (2009)?
- In US, Dragonball Evolution is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dragonball Evolution worth watching?
- Dragonball Evolution holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragonball Evolution?
- Dragonball Evolution stars Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun-fat, Joon Park, Jamie Chung and Emmy Rossum.
- When was Dragonball Evolution released?
- Dragonball Evolution was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.