6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 2016 • 116 min • Adults (18+)
Bleed for This (2016)
Bleed for This (2016)
Overview
The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
Starring Cast
Miles Teller • Aaron Eckhart • Katey Sagal
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
Starring Cast
Miles Teller • Aaron Eckhart • Katey Sagal
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
The film's central narrative champions an individual's unwavering determination, personal responsibility, and self-reliance to overcome a career-ending injury, aligning with themes often emphasized in conservative discourse.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features traditional casting, accurately reflecting the real-life individuals portrayed without any intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a personal comeback story within the boxing world, without critiquing or emphasizing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, as an integral and supportive aspect of the Pazienza family's life and culture. Religious practices like prayer and wearing medals are shown as genuine expressions of faith and hope, providing comfort and strength during Vinny's challenging recovery, without any narrative critique or irony.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
Bleed for This is a biographical sports drama centered on the life and career of boxer Vinny Pazienza. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on Pazienza's personal struggles and professional comeback. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Bleed for This" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the biographical story of boxer Vinny Pazienza's comeback from a severe injury, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film 'Bleed for This' is a biographical drama based on the true story of boxer Vinny Pazienza. All depicted historical figures, including Vinny Pazienza, Kevin Rooney, and Louise Pazienza, are portrayed on screen with their historically documented gender, with no instances of gender swapping.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Bleed for This is a biopic about Vinny Pazienza, an Italian-American boxer. The main historical figures, including Pazienza, his trainer Kevin Rooney, and his mother Louise Pazienza, are all portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.0
6.2
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