The Foreigner (2017)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.5

Overview

The story of humble London businessman Quan (Chan), whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when the only person left for him to love - his teenage daughter - is taken from him in a senseless act of po...

Starring Cast

Katie Leung • Jackie Chan • Rufus Jones

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Katie Leung • Jackie Chan • Rufus Jones

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film champions individual, decisive action against terrorism and government failure, portraying official channels as ineffective or compromised, which aligns with right-leaning skepticism of government and emphasis on self-reliance.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse cast with an Asian protagonist whose background is integral to the plot, consistent with the source material rather than an explicit DEI-driven recasting. While the antagonist is a negatively portrayed white male, his villainy stems from specific actions and political history, not a broader critique of traditional identities. The narrative incorporates elements of an outsider's struggle but does not center on an explicit DEI critique.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'The Foreigner' is an action-thriller centered on a father's quest for revenge and political intrigue. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore any related narratives or issues within its plot.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's quest for revenge, involving numerous combat sequences. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is an adaptation of Stephen Leather's novel "The Chinaman." All major characters, including Quan Ngoc Minh and Liam Hennessy, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No significant character's gender was altered for the screen adaptation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film adapts the novel "The Chinaman." The protagonist, Quan, is Asian in the source material and portrayed by an Asian actor (Jackie Chan). Other key characters also maintain their established racial backgrounds from the novel. No race swaps are present.