Apple TVDesperate Measures (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.7
Overview
San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
San Francisco police officer Frank Connor is in a frantic search for a compatible bone marrow donor for his gravely ill son. There's only one catch the potential donor is convicted multiple murderer Peter McCabe who sees a trip to the hospital as the perfect opportunity to get what he wants most: freedom. With McCabe's escape, the entire hospital becomes a battleground and Connor must pursue and, ironically, protect the deadly fugitive who is his son's only hope for survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the extreme measures a father takes to save his son, highlighting the moral compromises and the rigidity of legal and medical systems. It remains neutral by focusing on the universal theme of parental desperation and individual ethical boundaries rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including a non-white lead actor, but does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on a heroic male protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film "Desperate Measures" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on its action-thriller plot, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film features Dr. Samantha Hawkins as the primary female character. Her role is central to the plot's medical and emotional aspects, but she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters are depicted in such combat roles.
Desperate Measures (1998) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
Desperate Measures (1998) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
1.9
N/A
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