5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Last Kumite (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
When Karate champion Michael Rivers wins the last tournament of his career, shady businessman Ron Hall offers him the opportunity to fight in an illegal Kumite in Bulgaria against the world’s best martial artists. When Michael declines, Hall has his daughter kidnapped and, in order to rescue her, Rivers is left with no choice but to compete in the deadly tournament. Arriving in Bulgaria, he finds out that he is not the only fighter whose loved one was taken. Rivers enlists the help of trainers Master Loren, and Julie Jackson but will it be enough for him to win the tournament and save his daughter’s life?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
When Karate champion Michael Rivers wins the last tournament of his career, shady businessman Ron Hall offers him the opportunity to fight in an illegal Kumite in Bulgaria against the world’s best martial artists. When Michael declines, Hall has his daughter kidnapped and, in order to rescue her, Rivers is left with no choice but to compete in the deadly tournament. Arriving in Bulgaria, he finds out that he is not the only fighter whose loved one was taken. Rivers enlists the help of trainers Master Loren, and Julie Jackson but will it be enough for him to win the tournament and save his daughter’s life?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative explicitly centers on apolitical themes such as personal honor, family loyalty, and a classic good-versus-evil conflict within a martial arts tournament, rather than engaging with overt political commentary or broader societal issues.
The film showcases a visibly diverse cast of martial artists from various backgrounds and nationalities, primarily to serve the functional requirements of its tournament setting. The narrative does not emphasize social diversity or cultural commentary, nor does it explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The Last Kumite does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on conventional martial arts and family drama, with no explicit representation or exploration of queer identities or issues, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Based on available information, there is no documented evidence or commentary regarding the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'The Last Kumite'. Therefore, the film is assessed as having no identifiable depiction in this regard.
The film features female characters like Lea Martin and Julie Jackson, who are active participants in the martial arts tournament or serve as trainers. However, the provided information does not explicitly describe any specific scenes where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
The film introduces new female fighters and trainers, but these are original characters for this movie, not gender-swapped versions of previously established characters from source material or prior installments. The provided information explicitly states that gender swapping is not a central theme or concept addressed in the film's description or reviews.
The Last Kumite is an original film featuring new characters, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with pre-established character races. The film's diverse cast reflects international backgrounds rather than changes to canonical or historical character portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.6
6.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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