6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
American Underdog (2021)
American Underdog (2021)
Overview
The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by championing Christian faith, individual responsibility, and traditional family values as the decisive factors for overcoming adversity and achieving success.
The film 'American Underdog' features traditional casting for its central biographical roles, accurately reflecting the real-life identities of Kurt and Brenda Warner. Its narrative is an inspirational sports drama that focuses on personal triumph and faith, without critically portraying traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
Mike Martz, a real historical figure who is white, is portrayed by Ser'Darius Blain, a Black actor, in the film. This constitutes a race swap for a named, plot-relevant character.
The film centers on Kurt Warner's unwavering Christian faith as a driving force behind his perseverance and success. It portrays his beliefs, prayer, and moral compass as integral to his character and a source of strength, presenting Christianity in a deeply respectful and affirming light.
American Underdog is a biographical sports drama centered on Kurt Warner's life and career. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's focus is entirely on heterosexual relationships, family, and professional sports, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film "American Underdog" is a biographical sports drama focusing on the life and career of NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it engage with issues related to transgender identity in its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life story of Kurt Warner. All major historical figures, including Kurt Warner and Brenda Warner, are portrayed on screen with their historically accurate genders, with no instances of gender swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
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7.5
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