Apple TVKung Fu Yoga (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
Two professors team up to locate a lost treasure and embark on an adventure that takes them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubai, and to a mountain temple in India.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Two professors team up to locate a lost treasure and embark on an adventure that takes them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubai, and to a mountain temple in India.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because its central themes revolve around apolitical adventure, the preservation of cultural heritage, and international cooperation against individual greed, without promoting a specific political ideology.
Kung Fu Yoga features a naturally diverse cast, primarily Asian (Chinese and Indian), reflecting its co-production nature and global setting. The film does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative explicitly critique traditional identities or center on overt DEI themes. Its diversity stems from its geographical and cultural context.
Secondary
The film features Jones, a skilled martial artist and member of the archaeological team, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents throughout the treasure hunt.
The film positively portrays Buddhism as a significant part of the shared cultural and historical heritage between India and China, contributing to art, philosophy, and historical narratives. It is treated with respect in an academic and cultural context.
The film positively portrays ancient Indian culture and heritage, which is deeply rooted in Hinduism, as a valuable and noble legacy worth protecting. Indian characters connected to this heritage are depicted with respect and dignity.
Kung Fu Yoga does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on an archaeological adventure, treasure hunting, and action sequences, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the film's plot or character arcs.
Kung Fu Yoga features an original story and characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, prior installments, or historical records whose gender was changed for this adaptation.
Kung Fu Yoga is an original film featuring new characters created for this production. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, historical records, or prior installments whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.2
5.9
Critic Ratings
4.8
5.0
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