Apple TVLethal Weapon (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with conservative values, emphasizing individual heroism and aggressive law enforcement as the primary solution to crime, alongside a focus on personal responsibility and the stability of traditional family units.
The movie features visible racial diversity through its co-lead casting, presenting a Black protagonist alongside a white one. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of these elements.
Secondary
The film portrays the Murtaugh family, who celebrate Christmas, as a positive and stable force, offering warmth and redemption to the grieving protagonist. While one character questions faith in despair, the narrative does not critique Christianity itself, but rather highlights the importance of family and connection.
Lethal Weapon does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on its heterosexual protagonists and their interactions, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film primarily features male protagonists and antagonists engaged in combat. No female characters are depicted participating in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Lethal Weapon (1987) is an original screenplay, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this film, thus lacking any prior established gender to be swapped from.
Lethal Weapon (1987) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, establishing their race within the film's canon. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped from a prior established version.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.1
6.8
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