PhiloThe Golden Child (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict and its resolution are rooted in universal fantasy tropes of good versus evil and individual heroism, lacking any discernible political commentary or ideological leanings.
The movie features visible diversity in its casting, notably with a Black actor in the lead role, though this character was an original creation rather than a recast traditional role. The narrative focuses on a fantasy adventure and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Kee Nang, a skilled martial artist, who is repeatedly shown to be victorious in direct physical combat against multiple male opponents through her fighting prowess and agility.
The film portrays Tibetan Buddhism as a genuine and powerful force for good, with its central figure, the Golden Child, being the world's savior. Its mystical elements, prophecies, and spiritual wisdom are consistently validated by the narrative.
The Golden Child does not depict any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot and character arcs are entirely unrelated to queer identity, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within this framework.
The Golden Child is an original film with no prior source material or established characters. All characters were created for this movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from a previous canon.
The Golden Child is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.0
5.9
Critic Ratings
2.2
3.7
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