Prime VideoKandahar (2023)
Bias Rating
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Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
After his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Overview
After his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by prominently critiquing American foreign policy and its destabilizing effects in the Middle East, aligning with anti-interventionist perspectives, while also offering a nuanced portrayal of regional complexities and the human cost of conflict without prescribing specific political solutions.
The film features a visibly diverse cast, including Middle Eastern actors in significant roles, contributing to varied cultural perspectives. Its narrative explicitly critiques American imperialism and foreign intervention, while also humanizing characters from different backgrounds and challenging stereotypes by distinguishing Islam from terrorism.
Secondary
The film positively portrays devout Muslims who find peace and guidance in their faith, explicitly distinguishing Islam from terrorism and extremism. It emphasizes the spiritual and cultural significance of Islam in the characters' lives.
Kandahar (2023) is an espionage action thriller that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's focus remains on geopolitical conflict, personal struggles, and critiques of imperialism, without addressing LGBTQ+ representation in its plot or character arcs.
The film focuses on a male CIA operative's escape from Afghanistan. Female characters are not featured in significant action roles, nor do they engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Based on an original spec script, the film "Kandahar" (2023) does not feature any characters whose on-screen gender differs from their established gender in source material or historical record. No instances of gender swaps are identified.
The film's casting generally aligns with character backgrounds and regional origins. Minor ethnic or national shifts, such as an Iranian actor portraying an Afghan-American or an Indian actor portraying a Pakistani, do not constitute a race swap as they remain within the same broader racial categories.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
4.5
5.2
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