Netflix12 Strong (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
Starring Cast
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Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
Overview
A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a conservative ideology by glorifying American military intervention and patriotism in response to 9/11, portraying the mission as unequivocally righteous and heroic without significant critique.
The movie features a diverse supporting cast, particularly with its Afghan characters, and includes a Black actor in a prominent role among the American soldiers. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles with minority actors. The narrative positively frames traditional identities without significant critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Sergeant First Class Will Summers, a real historical figure who was white, with a Black actor (Trevante Rhodes). This constitutes a clear race swap.
The film portrays the Taliban's extremist interpretation of Islam as oppressive and cruel, but it explicitly counterbalances this by featuring honorable Muslim allies who condemn the Taliban's perversion of their faith. The narrative distinguishes between radical ideology and the broader religion, positioning the audience to sympathize with those fighting against extremism.
12 Strong is a war drama centered on military operations in Afghanistan. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to queer identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The film '12 Strong' focuses on a male-led Special Forces team in Afghanistan. There are no female characters depicted in combat roles or engaging in physical fights against male opponents.
The film "12 Strong" is a historical drama based on real events and real military personnel. All significant characters, including the Special Forces team and their commanders, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, consistent with the source material and real-world history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.4
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