7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Action, Drama, History • 2013 • 130 min • Teen (13+)
The Grandmaster (2013)
The Grandmaster (2013)
Overview
The fall of China's last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war, is the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Legendary kung fu master Ip Man, who will eventually train Bruce Lee, finds his peaceful life interrupted by vengeance.
Starring Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai • Ziyi Zhang • Jin Zhang
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
The fall of China's last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war, is the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Legendary kung fu master Ip Man, who will eventually train Bruce Lee, finds his peaceful life interrupted by vengeance.
Starring Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai • Ziyi Zhang • Jin Zhang
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: Medium
The film receives a neutral rating because its central focus is on the apolitical themes of martial arts mastery, individual discipline, and the preservation of cultural heritage, with historical and political conflicts serving as a backdrop rather than a primary ideological statement.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film features a cast that authentically reflects its Chinese historical and cultural setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on Chinese martial arts and historical events, and does not include a critical portrayal of traditional Western identities.
Secondary
Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High
The film features Gong Er, a highly skilled martial artist, who is depicted as victorious in several close-quarters physical combat scenes against male opponents. These include defeating multiple disciples and her father's killer, Ma San.
Buddhism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays the philosophical and spiritual underpinnings of Chinese martial arts, deeply influenced by Chan Buddhism and Taoism, as a source of profound wisdom, discipline, and moral strength. Characters embodying these principles, like Ip Man, are depicted with respect and dignity, showcasing their virtues.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "The Grandmaster" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the life of martial artist Ip Man, his relationships, and the historical context of his era, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "The Grandmaster" focuses on the life of martial arts master Ip Man and the world of Chinese martial arts. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore gender identity in its narrative.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Grandmaster is a biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man and other historical figures. All major characters, whether historical or original to the film, maintain their established or intended gender without any instances of gender swapping from prior canon or historical record.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Grandmaster is a biographical film about Ip Man and other Chinese martial artists. All major characters, based on historical figures or fictional creations within a Chinese context, are portrayed by actors of Chinese descent, consistent with their established or implied race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.8
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