Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller  •  1989  •  108 min  •  Adults (18+)

Next of Kin (1989)

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Next of Kin (1989)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
5.5

Overview

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.


Starring Cast

Patrick Swayze  •   Liam Neeson  •   Adam Baldwin


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High

The film's central conflict pits traditional rural family values and self-reliance against urban corruption and an ineffective justice system, ultimately championing individual action and traditional honor as the solution.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white cast with no evident intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, a crime thriller, does not incorporate themes that critique or highlight traditional identities, nor does it explicitly address diversity, equity, or inclusion.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Next of Kin' (1984) does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Next of Kin' (1989) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Its plot centers on a different set of events and character developments, entirely unrelated to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Jessie Gates as the primary female character. Her role is supportive, and she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents throughout the movie.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Next of Kin (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this specific movie and therefore do not have a pre-established canonical or historical gender that could be swapped.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Next of Kin (1989) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.9
The Movie Database logo
5.9

Critic Ratings

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5.0
Metacritic logo
5.3

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