The Terminator (1984)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.5

Overview

Sent back from a dystopian 2029--where the cold machines have conquered the entire world--to 1984 Los Angeles, the indestructible cyborg-assassin known as the "Terminator" commences his deadly mission to kill humankind's...

Starring Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger • Linda Hamilton • Michael Biehn

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger • Linda Hamilton • Michael Biehn

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's core conflict, an existential threat from artificial intelligence, is primarily an apolitical sci-fi premise. Its narrative focuses on individual heroism and a desperate struggle for survival rather than promoting specific political ideologies or systemic solutions, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, and there are no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a sci-fi action plot without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Terminator does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a futuristic war, time travel, and the survival of Sarah Connor, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Sarah Connor as the primary female character in action sequences. While she ultimately defeats the male antagonist, the victory is achieved through the use of a hydraulic press, which constitutes overwhelming technological superiority rather than direct physical combat.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Terminator (1984) is the original film in its franchise, introducing all characters for the first time. There is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's gender could have been changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Terminator (1984) is the original film in its franchise. All characters were newly created for this movie, meaning there was no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before their portrayal in this installment. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.