Money Monster (2016)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.1

Overview

In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost e...

Starring Cast

George Clooney • Julia Roberts • Jack O'Connell

Where to watch

Hulu

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

George Clooney • Julia Roberts • Jack O'Connell

Where to watch

Hulu

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's central critique of corporate greed and financial exploitation aligns with left-leaning concerns, highlighting the vulnerability of the common investor and the media's role in exposing specific acts of fraud, rather than advocating for systemic change.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white main cast, though it includes visible diversity in supporting roles without explicit race or gender swaps of lead characters. Its narrative focuses on critiquing corporate greed and media ethics, rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively or centering on DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Money Monster" focuses on a financial thriller narrative involving a TV host and a disgruntled investor. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal or impact on queer representation within its story.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film focuses on a hostage situation and financial thriller elements. The primary female character, Patty Fenn, is a television producer who navigates the crisis through communication and strategy. No female characters engage in or are depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Money Monster is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there are no instances of established characters being portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Money Monster is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning none could have been established as a different race in prior canon.