Hardball (2001)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.4

Overview

Bright, educated, handsome Conor O'Neill's promising future was wrecked by his gambling addiction, which dragged him into heavy drinking and petty crime, but worst of all, the stifling grip of loan-shark bookies. Despera...

Starring Cast

Keanu Reeves • Diane Lane • John Hawkes

Where to watch

Paramount+

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Keanu Reeves • Diane Lane • John Hawkes

Where to watch

Paramount+

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: Medium

While the film addresses the left-leaning concern of urban poverty and at-risk youth, its championed solution emphasizes individual responsibility, personal mentorship, and the redemptive power of discipline through sports, aligning with conservative values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse ensemble, particularly among the youth, which is integral to its urban setting. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist's redemptive journey as he mentors this diverse group, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities. The film explores themes of empathy and overcoming socio-economic challenges.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Hardball" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a gambler coaching a Little League team in a Chicago housing project, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Hardball" is based on a non-fiction book about a real-life baseball coach and his team. All significant characters, including the coach and the children, maintain the same gender as their real-life or book counterparts. There are no instances of characters established as one gender being portrayed as another.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is an adaptation of a non-fiction book about coaching a Little League team. The main character's race aligns with the author, and the children's team's racial composition reflects the source material's setting and real-life context. No established character's race was changed.