4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film subtly aligns with right-leaning values by championing tradition, individual discipline, and personal responsibility as solutions to external aggression and internal doubt, rather than offering a systemic critique.
The movie features traditional casting with no intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, with no explicit critique of white or male characters, even among its antagonists, whose villainy is portrayed as individual rather than systemic.
Secondary
The film consistently portrays Mr. Miyagi's Okinawan philosophy, which embodies principles akin to Buddhism (e.g., balance, inner peace, non-violence, respect), as the virtuous and correct path. His teachings are shown to lead to personal growth and triumph over adversity, contrasting sharply with the antagonists' destructive methods.
The Karate Kid Part III does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines. The story centers on Daniel LaRusso's martial arts challenges and his relationship with Mr. Miyagi, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The Karate Kid Part III does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The storyline is centered on martial arts, personal growth, and rivalry, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. The primary female characters, Jessica Andrews and Lucille LaRusso, are supportive roles and are not depicted participating in or winning any fights against male opponents.
The film features returning characters Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi, who maintain their established male genders. New characters introduced in this installment do not count as gender swaps per the definition.
All returning characters in The Karate Kid Part III are portrayed by the same actors or actors of the same race as in previous installments. New characters introduced in this film do not qualify as race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.9
Critic Ratings
1.8
3.6
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