3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
American Outlaws (2001)
American Outlaws (2001)
Overview
When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
3.9
Overview
When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, portraying outlaws as heroes fighting against corporate and government overreach to defend their land and traditional values, champions individual resistance and self-justice, aligning with right-leaning themes of liberty and skepticism of authority.
The movie employs traditional casting without apparent race or gender swaps for its historical roles. Its narrative focuses on the actions of predominantly white, male protagonists, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
American Outlaws, a Western film about Jesse James and his gang, contains no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the historical figures and their exploits, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal N/A.
The film "American Outlaws" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the historical figures of the James-Younger gang and their post-Civil War exploits, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily focuses on male characters engaged in gunfights and horseback chases typical of the Western genre. Female characters in the movie do not participate in direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film portrays historical figures such as Jesse James, Frank James, and the Younger brothers, along with Jesse's wife Zee Mimms, consistent with their documented historical genders. No established historical or canonical characters are depicted with a different gender.
The film "American Outlaws" is a historical Western about Jesse James and his gang. All major historical characters, including Jesse James, Frank James, and the Younger brothers, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their documented historical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.0
Critic Ratings
1.3
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