7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
American Gangster (2007)
American Gangster (2007)
Overview
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by balancing its critique of systemic corruption within law enforcement with a focus on individual integrity and the pragmatic pursuit of justice, rather than promoting a specific ideological solution.
American Gangster features a prominent Black protagonist and a diverse cast, accurately reflecting the historical figures and setting. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, portraying both positive and negative characters across racial lines based on their individual actions rather than their identity.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through the character of Frank Lucas's devout mother and the community church, presenting it as a source of moral grounding and social cohesion. While characters make immoral choices, the faith itself is depicted with respect and dignity, not as a source of their failings.
The film "American Gangster" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the rise and fall of drug lord Frank Lucas and the detective pursuing him, with no elements related to queer identity present in the story. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
American Gangster does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the crime drama surrounding Frank Lucas's drug empire and the law enforcement efforts against him.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, all of whom are portrayed on screen with their documented genders. No characters established as one gender in history or source material are depicted as a different gender.
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, and all major characters, including Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of their historical counterparts. No race swaps were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.6
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