Commando (1985)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.3

Overview

A retired special agent named John Matrix led an elite unit and has left the armed forces to live in a secluded mountain home with his daughter Jenny. But now he is forced out of retirement when his daughter is kidnapped...

Starring Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger • Rae Dawn Chong • Dan Hedaya

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger • Rae Dawn Chong • Dan Hedaya

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's right-leaning rating stems from its celebration of extreme individualism and self-reliance, where a single, powerful protagonist resolves complex threats through overwhelming force, operating entirely outside of institutional frameworks.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features largely traditional casting, with its lead and many key characters being white males, and no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative consistently portrays traditional masculine and white identities in a positive light, without any critical framing or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Commando does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses solely on the protagonist's mission, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Cindy, the primary female character, who assists the protagonist. While she participates in action sequences, her contributions do not include direct physical combat victories against male opponents. Her actions are primarily supportive, driving, or involve the use of firearms from a distance.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Commando (1985) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Commando (1985) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior canonical or historical race to be altered, meaning no race swaps occurred.