Prime VideoDeath Wish (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly champions individual vigilante justice and violent retribution as the solution to perceived systemic failures of law enforcement, aligning with conservative themes of self-reliance and skepticism of government efficacy.
The movie features a lead character who maintains his traditionally white male identity. While the supporting cast includes visible diversity, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, focusing instead on a personal quest for justice.
Secondary
The film "Death Wish" (2018) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the protagonist's journey of revenge, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's vigilante actions. Female characters are central to the plot as victims or supporting roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 2018 film is a remake of the 1974 movie and novel. Key characters like Paul Kersey, his wife, daughter, and the primary detective retain their original genders from the source material. No established characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The 2018 film is a remake of the 1974 movie and novel. The main characters, including Paul Kersey, his wife, and daughter, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their established counterparts in previous iterations. No established character's race was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
1.7
3.1
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