The Recruit (2003)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.7

Overview

In an era when the country's first line of defense, intelligence, is more important than ever, this story opens the CIA's infamous closed doors and gives an insider's view into the Agency: how trainees are recruited, how...

Starring Cast

Al Pacino • Colin Farrell • Bridget Moynahan

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Al Pacino • Colin Farrell • Bridget Moynahan

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: Medium

The film explores the moral complexities and internal corruption within the CIA, ultimately affirming the necessity of the intelligence agency and the individual's role in protecting national security by rooting out internal threats, despite the personal cost.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on an espionage thriller without critically portraying traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the storyline.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'The Recruit' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of queer identity or experiences to evaluate within the narrative.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Layla Moore as a capable CIA recruit and operative. While she participates in training and is involved in the film's climax, there are no scenes depicting her defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Recruit (2003) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning none had a pre-established gender that could be swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Recruit (2003) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.