Apple TVThe Next Karate Kid (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes of individual character development, mentorship, and overcoming personal challenges through discipline and inner peace, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its critique of an aggressive, quasi-military youth group is framed as a condemnation of bullying and abuse of power, not a broader political statement.
The movie features a white female protagonist and a Japanese-American mentor, with a largely traditional supporting cast. The narrative centers on the protagonist's personal development and overcoming antagonists, whose portrayal does not constitute an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Julie Pierce, who, trained in martial arts, successfully engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male antagonists from the Alpha Elite.
The film portrays the Buddhist monastery and its monks as a source of profound wisdom and discipline, which helps the protagonist find inner peace. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith, presenting its teachings as beneficial for personal growth and emotional balance.
The Next Karate Kid does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on Julie Pierce's personal growth and martial arts journey under Mr. Miyagi's guidance, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The Next Karate Kid introduces a new protagonist, Julie Pierce, who is an original character and not a gender-swapped version of any previously established character from the franchise. Mr. Miyagi returns as male, consistent with prior installments. No existing characters were portrayed with a different gender.
The film introduces a new protagonist, Julie Pierce, who does not have a prior canonical race to be swapped from. The returning character, Mr. Miyagi, is consistently portrayed by Pat Morita, maintaining his established race from previous installments.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.6
5.4
Critic Ratings
2.0
3.6
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