4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Baywatch (2017)
Baywatch (2017)
Overview
Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around local heroes combating corporate crime and drug trafficking, with the solution emphasizing individual initiative against an ineffective official authority. However, these elements serve as generic plot devices for a comedic action narrative rather than explicit ideological statements, leading to a neutral political stance.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through explicit racial recasting of traditionally white lead roles, including a Black actor in the central role of Mitch Buchannon and a Black actress in a prominent female lifeguard role. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot, focusing instead on action-comedy elements.
Secondary
The 2017 film adaptation features several legacy characters from the original TV series portrayed by actors of a different race. Notably, Mitch Buchannon, originally white, is played by Dwayne Johnson (Black/Samoan), and Stephanie Holden, also originally white, is played by Ilfenesh Hadera (Black).
Baywatch (2017) does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative and character relationships are entirely heterosexual, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate under the given framework.
The film "Baywatch" (2017) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The storyline is centered on action-comedy elements related to lifeguarding and crime, with no depiction of transgender identity or experiences.
The film features female characters who participate in action sequences and investigations. However, there are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in direct, close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The 2017 film adaptation of "Baywatch" retains the original genders for its main legacy characters from the TV series, such as Mitch Buchannon and C.J. Parker. No established character from the source material was portrayed with a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
6.1
Critic Ratings
1.8
3.7
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