The Iron Claw (2023)
Our Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating categories
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's left-leaning bias stems from its critical examination of toxic masculinity and the destructive impact of patriarchal pressure within a family, implicitly advocating for emotional vulnerability and breaking from harmful traditional expectations.
The film accurately casts the real-life, predominantly white Von Erich family without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the family's personal tragedy and the impact of a demanding patriarch, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities in a DEI context.
Secondary
The Iron Claw does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on the Von Erich family's personal and professional struggles within the wrestling world, leading to a 'N/A' rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Iron Claw is a biographical drama about the real-life Von Erich family, focusing on male wrestlers. The film portrays all historical characters, both male and female, in their original documented genders, with no instances of gender swapping or role reversals noted.
The film accurately portrays the real-life Von Erich family, who were historically white, without altering their racial backgrounds. No characters established as one race are portrayed as a different race.
Rating Breakdown
7.8
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.3
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