Raging Bull (1980)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.6

Overview

When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMott...

Starring Cast

Robert De Niro • Cathy Moriarty • Joe Pesci

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Robert De Niro • Cathy Moriarty • Joe Pesci

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film is a character study focused on the individual psychological struggle and self-destructive nature of its protagonist, rather than engaging with political systems or advocating for specific ideological solutions. Its themes are universal and apolitical, centering on personal responsibility and moral decay.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: Medium

The movie features traditional casting aligned with its historical and cultural setting. However, it offers a strong and explicit critique of its central white, male protagonist's destructive behaviors, which are deeply rooted in aspects of traditional male identity.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Raging Bull does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on Jake LaMotta's heterosexual relationships, his boxing career, and his self-destructive behavior, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Raging Bull is a biographical film based on the life of boxer Jake LaMotta. All major characters, including Jake, Vickie, and Joey LaMotta, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical or source material counterparts. No instances of gender swapping were identified.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biopic of real-life boxer Jake LaMotta and his family, all of whom were historically white. The actors cast in these roles are also white, thus no race swaps occurred.