Spotlight (2015)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.7

Overview

When the Boston Globe's tenacious "Spotlight" team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's re...

Starring Cast

Mark Ruffalo • Michael Keaton • Rachel McAdams

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Mark Ruffalo • Michael Keaton • Rachel McAdams

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critically examining the systemic abuse of power within a major institution and championing the role of investigative journalism in achieving accountability and justice for vulnerable victims.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie 'Spotlight' features a cast that accurately reflects the real-life individuals involved in the investigation, primarily consisting of white actors, without any intentional race or gender-based recasting. While the narrative critically examines a powerful, traditional institution, its focus is on institutional failure and journalistic integrity rather than a broader critique of traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Spotlight primarily focuses on the journalistic investigation into child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its narrative centers on institutional cover-ups and the impact of abuse, rather than exploring aspects of sexual orientation or gender identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Spotlight" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures involved in the Boston Globe investigation. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from the source.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Spotlight" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures involved in The Boston Globe investigation. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of their historical counterparts, thus containing no race swaps.