Apple TVThe Company You Keep (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who discovers his identity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who discovers his identity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores the human cost and moral complexities of former radical left-wing activists, presenting their motivations with a degree of empathy while acknowledging the destructive consequences of their actions, which results in a left-leaning perspective through its nuanced character study.
The movie features a diverse ensemble cast without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores political themes and the aftermath of radical actions, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities.
Secondary
The character Jed Lewis, an FBI agent, is portrayed by a Black actor (Terrence Howard) in the film. In the source novel, this character is depicted as white, constituting a race swap.
The Company You Keep does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily explores political history, identity, and the consequences of past actions, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Company You Keep" is an adaptation of Neil Gordon's novel. All significant characters in the movie retain the same gender as established in the original source material. There are no instances of a character's gender being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
5.5
5.7
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