Tidal Wave (2009)

Bias Rating

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Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.2

Overview

Professor Kim, a marine geologist, recognizes the impending danger of a mega tsunami headed straight for Haeundae, a popular vacation spot on the south coast of Korea. He desperately attempts to warn authorities and aler...

Starring Cast

Kim Yoo-jung • Sul Kyung-gu • Lee Min-ki

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Kim Yoo-jung • Sul Kyung-gu • Lee Min-ki

Where to watch

Prime Video

Philo

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

Tidal Wave is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because its central conflict, a natural disaster, is inherently apolitical, and the film's narrative primarily focuses on universal themes of human survival, resilience, and the strength of personal and community bonds rather than promoting a specific political ideology.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features an entirely Korean cast, reflecting its cultural setting without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on human drama during a disaster, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without centralizing strong DEI critiques.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Tidal Wave' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a natural disaster and its impact on various individuals and families, without incorporating any queer representation, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film is a disaster drama focused on a tsunami and its impact. Female characters are central to the narrative in dramatic and survival roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Tidal Wave (2009) is an original disaster film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Tidal Wave (2009) is an original South Korean disaster film. It does not adapt pre-existing source material with established characters, nor is it a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any race swaps.