5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Overview
For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, desolation and evil will reign over the multiverse forever. To save Earth, three warriors must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, their own inner demons, and superhuman foes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, desolation and evil will reign over the multiverse forever. To save Earth, three warriors must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, their own inner demons, and superhuman foes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict, defending Earthrealm from an invading tyrannical force, is fundamentally apolitical, and its narrative solution emphasizes individual heroism and teamwork without promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features a diverse cast reflecting the source material's characters, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on a classic good versus evil martial arts tournament, and does not critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Sonya Blade, who defeats Kano in a close-quarters fight. Princess Kitana also engages in and wins a physical combat sequence against Reptile.
The characters Sub-Zero and Scorpion, who originate from East Asian clans (Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu, respectively) in the source video games, are portrayed by white actors in the 1995 film adaptation.
The film portrays Liu Kang, a Shaolin monk, as a virtuous and disciplined hero whose spiritual background is a source of his strength and moral compass. His character embodies positive traits associated with monastic life and the pursuit of inner peace and justice, aligning with the dignity of his faith tradition.
Mortal Kombat (1995) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely centered on a martial arts tournament and the battle between good and evil, with no elements related to queer identity or relationships present in the plot or character portrayals.
The film 'Mortal Kombat' (1995) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on a martial arts tournament between Earthrealm champions and Outworld forces, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
All major characters in the 1995 film Mortal Kombat, such as Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, and Raiden, maintain their established genders from the original video game source material. No characters canonically established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender in the movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.9
Critic Ratings
4.4
6.0
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