6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Night Train to Kathmandu (1988)
The Night Train to Kathmandu (1988)
Overview
A young girl leaves for Nepal with her parents and brother. She is unhappy to leave her home at first, but soon isn't when she meets a handome young man. The story unfolds into a romantic and daring quest in search of the "Invisible City."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
A young girl leaves for Nepal with her parents and brother. She is unhappy to leave her home at first, but soon isn't when she meets a handome young man. The story unfolds into a romantic and daring quest in search of the "Invisible City."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, as its central conflict involves protecting a hidden culture and its natural environment from external, greedy exploitation, championing preservation over material gain.
The film features a diverse supporting cast of Nepalese characters, reflecting its setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for diversity. Its narrative frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, focusing on adventure and cultural discovery rather than explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhist-influenced spiritual practices and figures with respect and wonder, presenting them as sources of ancient wisdom and mystical power. The narrative validates the existence of spiritual forces and ancient traditions.
Hinduism, as the dominant religion in Nepal, is depicted through local customs, temples, and spiritual beliefs, which are presented with reverence and as integral to the film's mystical adventure. The narrative validates the spiritual depth and ancient wisdom found within these traditions.
The film "The Night Train to Kathmandu" is a family adventure movie that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'The Night Train to Kathmandu' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or cast. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate.
The film is a fantasy adventure centered on a young girl's journey. It does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in and wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Combat is not a primary element of the female characters' roles.
This film is an original story and not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against.
This 1988 TV movie features original characters created for the film. There is no prior source material (like a book, comic, or historical record) establishing the characters' races before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.3
Critic Ratings
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