Savages (2012)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.9

Overview

In California, the former Navy SEAL Chon and his best friend, the peaceful botanist Ben, are successful entrepreneurs producing and dealing high-quality weed. Chon brought seeds from Afghanistan and Ben used his knowledg...

Starring Cast

Aaron Taylor-Johnson • Taylor Kitsch • Blake Lively

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Aaron Taylor-Johnson • Taylor Kitsch • Blake Lively

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film leans left by critically depicting the futility and corruption inherent in the 'War on Drugs' and the brutal nature of unchecked power, aligning with progressive critiques of institutions and systemic issues, despite offering no explicit political solution.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes visible diversity in its cast, particularly among its antagonist roles, which naturally aligns with the narrative's focus on a Mexican drug cartel. However, it does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative center on a critical portrayal of traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Savages" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a polyamorous heterosexual relationship and the drug cartel world, without exploring queer identities or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Savages" is an adaptation of Don Winslow's novel. All significant characters, including Ben, Chon, O, Elena, and Lado, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of a character canonically portrayed as one gender being depicted as another.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Based on a review of major characters from the source novel "Savages" (2010) and their portrayals in the 2012 film, no instances were found where a character's established race was changed for the screen adaptation.