PeacockFirestarter (1984)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Peacock
HBO Max
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockHBO MaxApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, an individual and family battling an oppressive, unethical government agency, is a broadly anti-authoritarian theme that critiques an extreme form of state power without explicitly promoting either progressive or conservative ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, and does not include explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on a sci-fi thriller plot without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
John Rainbird, a character canonically established as Native American in Stephen King's source novel, is portrayed by a white actor (George C. Scott) in the 1984 film adaptation.
The film "Firestarter" (1984) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on a young girl with supernatural powers and her family's conflict with a government agency, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1984 film "Firestarter" is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All major characters, including Charlie McGee, Andy McGee, and John Rainbird, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
6.3
Critic Ratings
4.0
5.0
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