4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Red Sun Rising (1994)
Red Sun Rising (1994)
Overview
Thomas Hoshino is a tough Japanese detective, who lost his partner by a deadly Yakuza killer Jaho. He tracks down the killer and his master to Los Angeles, where he teams up with Det. Karen Ryder. Soon they discover that Jaho is preparing a gang war and weapon smuggling ring. Hoshino must find a way to defeat the killer who posses mystical ninja powers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
Thomas Hoshino is a tough Japanese detective, who lost his partner by a deadly Yakuza killer Jaho. He tracks down the killer and his master to Los Angeles, where he teams up with Det. Karen Ryder. Soon they discover that Jaho is preparing a gang war and weapon smuggling ring. Hoshino must find a way to defeat the killer who posses mystical ninja powers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film centers on a former agent fighting a criminal conspiracy within a powerful corporation, prioritizing individual heroism and justice over explicit promotion of either progressive or conservative political ideologies.
The film features a visibly diverse cast with prominent Asian characters alongside white leads, but it does not appear to include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on action and conspiracy without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Red Sun Rising' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on action, crime, and martial arts, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its storyline or character development.
The film "Red Sun Rising" (1994) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate regarding its impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals or identities.
The film features FBI agent Karen Stone as a significant female character involved in the plot and action sequences. However, her contributions to combat are primarily through the use of firearms and investigative work. There are no clear instances where she defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat, such as hand-to-hand or martial arts.
Red Sun Rising (1994) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Red Sun Rising (1994) is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race for them to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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4.5
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