Creed (2015)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.2

Overview

Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died in a boxing match in Rocky IV (1985). Adonis wasn't born until after his father's death and wants to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing. ...

Starring Cast

Michael B. Jordan • Sylvester Stallone • Tessa Thompson

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Michael B. Jordan • Sylvester Stallone • Tessa Thompson

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with conservative values by championing individual responsibility, hard work, and the importance of mentorship and family in overcoming personal challenges and forging one's own legacy, rather than focusing on systemic issues.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a Black protagonist and a visibly diverse cast, building upon an established character's lineage rather than explicitly recasting traditional roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on individual struggle and mentorship without explicit DEI critiques.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Creed' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on Adonis Creed's boxing career, his relationship with Bianca, and his mentorship under Rocky Balboa, without any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film focuses on the boxing career of Adonis Creed. The primary female character, Bianca Taylor, is a musician and love interest, and is not depicted in any physical combat scenarios. No other female characters engage in or win direct physical confrontations against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Creed introduces new characters like Adonis Creed and Bianca Taylor, and features legacy character Rocky Balboa. All characters, new and returning, maintain their established or original genders without any changes from prior canon or source material.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film introduces new characters whose races are established within the movie. Legacy characters like Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed maintain their original racial portrayals. No character previously established as one race is portrayed as a different race.