7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Hot Rock (1972)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a lighthearted caper comedy focused on the logistical challenges and comedic mishaps of a diamond heist, rather than any explicit social or political commentary. Its narrative does not champion a specific ideology or critique one, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie features a predominantly white and male cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, without any explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative does not critique traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Hot Rock does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The plot centers entirely on a diamond heist and the dynamics between the heterosexual characters, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film's narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Hot Rock" is an adaptation of Donald E. Westlake's novel of the same name. All major characters, including John Dortmunder and Andy Kelp, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No character's gender was altered from the book to the film.
The film is an adaptation of a novel. A review of its main characters and their portrayals against the source material reveals no instances where a character's established race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.5
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