Drama, Thriller  •  2012  •  107 min  •  Adults (18+)

Arbitrage (2012)

Arbitrage poster

Arbitrage (2012)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

A troubled hedge fund magnate, desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire, makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.


Starring Cast

Richard Gere  •   Susan Sarandon  •   Brit Marling


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film critically examines the moral failings and legal manipulations of a wealthy financier, highlighting how privilege can enable individuals to evade accountability for their actions, aligning with left-leaning critiques of unchecked power and inequality.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

The movie features a predominantly white main cast with visible diversity in a key supporting role. Its narrative critiques the moral failings of a powerful individual and the financial system, rather than explicitly targeting traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Arbitrage" focuses on a hedge fund magnate's financial fraud and its personal consequences. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, thus the film does not offer any portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Arbitrage" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a hedge fund magnate's financial fraud and a subsequent cover-up, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Arbitrage is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Arbitrage is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose race was established before this movie. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

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8.7
Metacritic logo
7.3

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