The Transporter (2002)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.0

Overview

Ex-Special Forces operator Frank Martin lives what seems to be a quiet life along the French Mediterranean, hiring himself out as a mercenary "transporter" who moves goods--human or otherwise--from one place to another. ...

Starring Cast

Jason Statham • Shu Qi • Matt Schulze

Where to watch

Hulu

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Jason Statham • Shu Qi • Matt Schulze

Where to watch

Hulu

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film leans right due to its championing of individual action and competence as the solution to human trafficking and corruption, portraying official institutions as largely ineffective or compromised.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse supporting cast, including an Asian female lead, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is a conventional action thriller that does not critique or negatively portray traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Transporter does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and crime without engaging with queer identity in any capacity, resulting in no portrayal.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Lai Kwai as the primary female character. While she is involved in action sequences, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. Her role is primarily as a hostage or an assistant to the protagonist, not as a combatant.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Transporter (2002) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no prior canonical versions to compare against for a gender swap.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Transporter (2002) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters introduced in the film are new and original, thus precluding any race swaps from prior established versions.