Fargo (1996)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.6

Overview

Jerry works in his father-in-law's car dealership and has gotten himself in financial problems. He tries various schemes to come up with money needed for a reason that is never really explained. It has to be assumed that...

Starring Cast

William H. Macy • Frances McDormand • Steve Buscemi

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

William H. Macy • Frances McDormand • Steve Buscemi

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film primarily explores universal themes of human greed, moral weakness, and the absurd consequences of individual choices, without advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic critiques, thus landing on a neutral rating.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the demographics of its setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on individual moral failings and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Fargo" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on heterosexual characters and their struggles, with no elements that would allow for an evaluation of LGBTQ+ portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Fargo (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters were drawn and subsequently had their gender altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Fargo (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for these characters to have their race altered from.