NetflixThe Killer (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values by offering a sharp critique of contemporary consumer culture, capitalism, and the dehumanizing effects of the gig economy, portraying a world where technological convenience flattens human experience.
The film features traditional casting without explicit DEI-driven choices or intentional race/gender swaps for core roles. Its narrative focuses on a character study of a white male protagonist, exploring themes of alienation without critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Killer' does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the psychological and existential aspects of its male assassin protagonist, without exploring LGBTQ+ presence or issues, resulting in no discernible impact on this front.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an original story featuring a male protagonist and does not adapt characters from pre-existing source material or historical figures with a different established gender. There are no indications of gender-swapped roles within the main cast.
The film "The Killer" is an adaptation of a graphic novel. The protagonist, an assassin, is portrayed by a white actor, consistent with the character's depiction in the source material. There are no reported instances of other established characters from the source material undergoing a race change.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.5
7.3
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