Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star

A Legendary Warrior Battles Against The Forces Of Evil.

Directed by Tony Randel

Produced by First Look International

1995103 min4.4 / 10

A high-octane post-apocalyptic martial arts action film centered on a reluctant superhuman hero's violent struggle against tyranny, driven by spiritual purpose and personal loss.

From the immensely popular FIST OF THE NORTH STAR comic book series, comes a new hero. The fate of mankind rests with superhuman warrior Kenshiro who roams the wastelands of the future waging a battle against overwhelming evil. With the spiritual guidance of his dead father, Kenshiro fights to free his stolen love from the brutal tyrant Lord Shin. Through his struggle he must confront his destiny.

Questions people ask

  • Is Fist of the North Star violent? Yes, very. More violent than 99% of films.

  • Is Fist of the North Star easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Fist of the North Star sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Fist of the North Star end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Fist of the North Star scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

19/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Fist of the North Star

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Fist of the North Star

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fist of the North Star, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fist of the North Star, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fist of the North Star, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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