16 Blocks (2006)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.2

Overview

Jack Mosley, a burnt-out detective, is assigned the unenviable task of transporting a fast-talking convict from jail to a courthouse 16 blocks away. However, along the way he learns that the man is supposed to testify ag...

Starring Cast

Bruce Willis • Yasiin Bey • David Morse

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Bruce Willis • Yasiin Bey • David Morse

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

While the film critiques widespread police corruption, its central solution champions an individual's moral choice and sacrifice, focusing on universal themes of redemption and justice rather than specific ideological reforms, thus landing it in a neutral position.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible racial diversity through its prominent Black co-lead, though this casting does not involve explicit race-swapping of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on a traditional male protagonist's journey of redemption without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film '16 Blocks' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on an action-thriller plot involving a detective and a witness, without any elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film primarily features male characters in its action sequences. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

16 Blocks is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, no characters were established as a different gender prior to this film's creation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

16 Blocks is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races were established and subsequently changed.