Rambo (2008)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.5

Overview

Vietnam veteran John Rambo has survived many harrowing ordeals in his lifetime and has since withdrawn into a simple and secluded existence in Thailand, where he spends his time capturing snakes for local entertainers, a...

Starring Cast

Sylvester Stallone • Julie Benz • Matthew Marsden

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Sylvester Stallone • Julie Benz • Matthew Marsden

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film critiques both the neglect of veterans by society and the abuse of power by local authorities, focusing on the universal human cost of war and trauma rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white male lead and supporting characters, without any explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on the protagonist's struggle and societal issues rather than a critique of identity groups.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Rambo" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on John Rambo's struggles as a Vietnam veteran and his involvement in various conflicts, without addressing queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features no female characters who engage in direct physical combat. Female characters present are in non-combatant roles and do not defeat male opponents in close-quarters engagements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film features John Rambo, who remains consistently male as established in prior canon. All other significant characters are new to this installment, with no instances of established characters being portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All major characters in Rambo (2008) are either consistent with their established racial portrayals from previous installments or are new characters without a pre-existing racial canon. No instances of a race swap were identified.