Apple TVLadder 49 (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with conservative values, celebrating traditional heroism, duty, and the strength of community and family within the context of public service, making it right-leaning.
The movie includes visible diversity within its supporting cast, reflecting a realistic portrayal of a city fire department rather than explicit DEI-driven casting. The narrative primarily focuses on and positively frames traditional identities, celebrating the heroism and camaraderie of its predominantly white male firefighter characters without any critical portrayal or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of comfort, community, and moral strength for its characters, particularly through the supportive role of the firehouse chaplain and the dignified depiction of Christian rituals like weddings and funerals. It aligns with themes of sacrifice and brotherhood without critique.
Ladder 49 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on the lives and relationships of heterosexual firefighters, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film is a drama centered on the lives of firefighters and their families. It does not feature any female characters in action or combat roles, and therefore contains no scenes depicting a female character defeating male opponents in direct physical combat.
Ladder 49 is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
Ladder 49 is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material (books, comics, or historical records) where these characters were established with a different race. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
4.0
4.7
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