6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Alpha Dog (2006)
Alpha Dog (2006)
Overview
Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He's the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don't go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his 'gang' kidnap Jake's 15 year old brother and holds him hostage. Problem now is what to do with 'stolen boy?'
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He's the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don't go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his 'gang' kidnap Jake's 15 year old brother and holds him hostage. Problem now is what to do with 'stolen boy?'
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film chronicles a true crime story, focusing on the tragic consequences of individual choices, peer pressure, and a lack of moral guidance within a specific subculture. It refrains from offering explicit political solutions or critiques, maintaining a neutral stance on the underlying causes.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with the real-life individuals depicted in its true crime narrative, without explicit race or gender swaps. The story focuses on the criminal actions of its characters, primarily young white males, and does not present a narrative that critiques traditional identities in a DEI-focused manner.
Secondary
The film "Alpha Dog" is based on real events. The character Tiko Martinez, based on the historically white individual William Skidmore, is portrayed by Fernando Vargas, a Hispanic/Latino actor, constituting a race swap.
The film portrays the Mazursky family, including the victim Zach, as Jewish. Their Jewish identity is presented factually and with sympathy, particularly in the context of their tragic loss, without any criticism or ridicule from the narrative.
Alpha Dog does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and the criminal activities of its characters, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "Alpha Dog" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While it depicts violence and prejudice, these elements are not specifically related to transgender identity or experiences within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Alpha Dog is a crime drama based on real events and real people. All significant characters in the film maintain the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
5.4
5.3
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