Apple TVMalibu's Most Wanted (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by satirizing cultural appropriation and the performative nature of identity, using a privileged character's misguided attempts to embody a culture he doesn't understand as its central comedic premise.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, with key roles for minority actors integral to the plot. Its narrative centrally critiques traditional identities by satirizing a privileged white character's cultural appropriation and his father's manipulative actions, making themes of race and identity central to its comedic premise.
Secondary
Malibu's Most Wanted does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other comedic elements and social commentary, with no representation of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Malibu's Most Wanted is an original film from 2003, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Malibu's Most Wanted is an original film from 2003, not an adaptation or biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical baseline for their race to be compared against. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.3
5.1
Critic Ratings
3.1
4.3
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