Identity Thief (2013)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.3

Overview

Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman) gets a nice call confirming his name and other identifying information. The next thing he knows, a spa in Florida is reminding him of his appointment and his credit cards are maxed out. Wi...

Starring Cast

Jason Bateman • Melissa McCarthy • John Cho

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Jason Bateman • Melissa McCarthy • John Cho

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film is a comedic road trip centered on a personal crime (identity theft) and its resolution, focusing on individual agency and accountability rather than promoting any specific political ideology or systemic critique.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a cast with visible diversity, though it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a comedic plot without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Identity Thief" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the pursuit of an identity thief, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Identity Thief is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Identity Thief is an original film from 2013, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for any character. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.