The Shallows (2016)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.6

Overview

In the taut thriller The Shallows, when Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach, she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival prov...

Starring Cast

Blake Lively • Óscar Jaenada • Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo

Where to watch

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Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Blake Lively • Óscar Jaenada • Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: Medium

The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values due to its overwhelming emphasis on individual responsibility and self-reliance as the protagonist overcomes a life-threatening challenge solely through her own ingenuity and resilience.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, with the lead character portrayed by a white actress. Its narrative is a straightforward survival story that does not engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Shallows is a survival thriller centered on a single protagonist's fight for survival. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it touch upon issues related to queer identity. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Shallows is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Shallows is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for any character's race to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.