Southpaw (2015)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.6

Overview

Billy Hope (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) is the undisputed light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world. He is unbeaten over a career of 43 fights. He is happily married to beautiful Maureen (Rachel McAdams) and has a yo...

Starring Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal • Rachel McAdams • Oona Laurence

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal • Rachel McAdams • Oona Laurence

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

While the film's core conflict of personal redemption is largely apolitical, its championed solution heavily emphasizes individual responsibility, discipline, and hard work as the means to overcome adversity and reclaim one's life and family, aligning with conservative values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The film features a diverse supporting cast, but its central roles are not explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative primarily focuses on the personal journey of a white male protagonist, framing traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Southpaw does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the heterosexual protagonist's journey through personal tragedy and professional redemption, rendering the LGBTQ+ impact N/A.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film 'Southpaw' is a sports drama centered on a male boxer. There are no scenes depicting any female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in combat roles.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Southpaw is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender portrayals to be swapped from.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Southpaw is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installments to establish the race of any character before their portrayal in the movie. Therefore, no race swap occurred.