5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kickboxer (1989)
Kickboxer (1989)
Overview
If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around personal revenge and justice against a brutal individual, resolved through the protagonist's self-discipline, individual training, and direct confrontation, emphasizing personal responsibility over systemic solutions.
The movie features a traditional casting approach with a white male lead and antagonist, typical of its genre and era. The narrative positively frames the protagonist's journey without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the traditional Thai culture and the spiritual discipline of Muay Thai, which are deeply rooted in Buddhist principles, in a respectful and affirming manner. This is primarily conveyed through the wise mentor character, Xian Chow, and the transformative training regimen that emphasizes inner strength and discipline.
Kickboxer (1989) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on martial arts, revenge, and a heterosexual relationship, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Based on the film's known plot and character details, 'Kickboxer, 1989' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is centered on martial arts and revenge, with no elements that depict or address transsexual identity in any capacity.
The film's narrative centers on male characters involved in martial arts combat. No female characters are shown engaging in or achieving victory in direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
Kickboxer (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of prior material. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no pre-existing canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Kickboxer (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canon from which a character's race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
3.6
3.3
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