Apple TVThe Bodyguard from Beijing (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
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 duty, discipline, and competence as the primary solution to threats and the means of upholding order, rather than focusing on systemic critiques.
The movie features an entirely East Asian cast, consistent with its Hong Kong origin, and does not include explicit DEI-driven casting or race-swapping of traditionally white roles. The narrative frames its traditional male and female characters in a neutral to positive light, without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film "The Bodyguard from Beijing" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a heterosexual romance and action sequences, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the storyline.
The film primarily focuses on a male bodyguard protecting a female client from male assassins. The female client does not engage in combat, and there are no other significant female characters depicted in direct physical combat roles against male opponents.
The Bodyguard from Beijing is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could be established and subsequently swapped.
The Bodyguard from Beijing is an original film with characters created for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character races were established to be compared against the on-screen portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.7
N/A
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