Apple TVThe Matador (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal crisis, friendship, and the search for meaning, rather than engaging with political ideologies or systemic critiques. Its narrative centers on individual character arcs and relationships.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast in traditional roles, without any explicit race or gender-swapped characters. Its narrative centers on two white male protagonists, exploring themes of friendship and identity without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Julian Noble, a flamboyant and ambiguously sexual protagonist whose non-normative identity is portrayed with complexity and dignity. While not explicitly an LGBTQ+ narrative, the film avoids both affirming and denigrating queer identity, presenting it as an incidental aspect of a multifaceted character.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are not featured in significant action or combat roles.
The Matador (2005) is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any instance of a gender swap as defined.
The Matador (2005) is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race established for any character to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.5
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