Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 3.6

Overview

When Lou gets killed, Nick and Jacob fire up the hot tub time machine to get back to the past, but they inadvertently land in the future with Adam Jr. Now they have to alter the future in order to save the past, which is...

Starring Cast

Rob Corddry • Craig Robinson • Clark Duke

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Negative

Overview

Starring Cast

Rob Corddry • Craig Robinson • Clark Duke

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's central subject matter of time travel and crude comedy is fundamentally apolitical, focusing on personal stakes and humor rather than any societal critique or ideological promotion.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, with an established Black character playing a prominent role, though this does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative does not offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities, nor does it center on explicit DEI themes or critiques.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: High

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 employs homophobic panic and mistaken identity as a consistent source of humor. The film relies on stereotypes and depicts non-consensual acts for comedic effect, primarily at the expense of a straight character's dignity. This portrayal lacks any positive or affirming elements, resulting in a net negative impact on LGBTQ+ themes.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is a direct sequel to the first film, retaining its core male protagonists. No established characters from the previous installment or any other source material were portrayed as a different gender in this film.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All primary characters from the first film who return in the sequel are portrayed by the same actors, maintaining their established races. New characters introduced in the sequel do not replace or race-swap any previously established characters from the source material.