Prime VideoJarhead (2005)
Bias Rating
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Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf Wa...
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf Wa...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film is left-leaning because its central subject matter is the psychological impact and absurdity of war, consistently depicting the military experience as dehumanizing and frustrating rather than heroic, aligning with a critical perspective on military intervention and its human cost.
The movie features visible diversity within its cast, particularly in significant supporting roles, reflecting the composition of the military. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, instead focusing on the personal experiences of soldiers during wartime.
Secondary
Jarhead does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely centered on the experiences of male Marines during the Gulf War, with no exploration or depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Jarhead is based on a memoir by Anthony Swofford, depicting his experiences as a male Marine during the Gulf War. All significant characters, consistent with the source material and historical context, are portrayed as male.
Jarhead is based on Anthony Swofford's memoir, depicting real and composite characters from the Gulf War. The on-screen portrayals of these characters align with their established or implied races in the source material and real-world history, with no instances of a character's race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.0
5.8
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