Action, Thriller, Drama  •  2018  •  109 min  •  Adults (18+)

Beirut (2018)

Beirut poster

Beirut (2018)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Negative

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

Beirut is a 2018 political thriller that follows a former U.S. diplomat trying to rescue a colleague in 1980s Beirut while entangled with his personal past. The film leans progressive due to its critical portrayal of U.S. foreign policy and its implications, framing government actions in a morally ambiguous light and emphasizing the personal costs of political decisions. Though not overtly ideologically driven, it subtly favors a left-leaning critique of state interference and institutional failures. The story also affirms conventional family structures, subtly contrasting them with opposing character choices that run counter to traditional values.


Starring Cast

Jon Hamm  •   Jay Potter  •   Khalid Benchagra


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film critiques the failures and moral compromises of US foreign policy and intelligence operations, portraying a cynical view of state power and the human cost of international conflict, which aligns with a left-leaning perspective on government and intervention.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a cast that includes diverse ethnicities, which is appropriate given its Middle Eastern setting, but it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles for diversity. The narrative centers on a traditional white male protagonist and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium

The film portrays a traditional nuclear family (heterosexual marriage, adopted son) as a positive foundation, with the tragic disruption of this family serving as the protagonist's core motivation. While not explicitly celebrating traditional values, it implicitly favors these bonds and portrays alternative 'chosen family' structures (a terrorist group) negatively.

Christianity: Negative
Confidence: High

The film depicts Christian factions as deeply entrenched in the violent, corrupt, and destructive sectarian conflict of the Lebanese Civil War, contributing to the overall tragedy without offering a positive counter-narrative for the religion itself.

Islam: Negative
Confidence: High

The film portrays Muslim factions as deeply entrenched in the violent, corrupt, and destructive sectarian conflict of the Lebanese Civil War, contributing to the overall tragedy without offering a positive counter-narrative for the religion itself.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Beirut' (2018) is a political thriller centered on a former U.S. diplomat's return to Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War to negotiate a hostage exchange. The narrative focuses on geopolitical tensions, espionage, and personal drama. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the film's plot or character arcs.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Beirut" does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative centers on a political thriller involving a former U.S. diplomat in 1980s Beirut, with no elements related to transsexual identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features female characters in significant roles, including a CIA operative. However, these characters do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their actions in tense situations primarily involve negotiation, intelligence, or the use of firearms from a distance.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Beirut" features an original screenplay and its characters are not based on pre-existing canonical material, specific historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters were established as one gender prior to the film's creation and subsequently portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features original characters created for this specific story, not adapted from pre-existing source material or real historical figures with established racial identities. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.5
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

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8.1
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6.9

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