7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
Overview
After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict depicts a man's struggle against a corrupt and brutal system, with the narrative championing extreme individual agency and self-sacrifice to protect his family, aligning with right-leaning themes of self-reliance and skepticism of institutions.
The movie features primarily traditional casting, with the main roles filled by actors who align with conventional portrayals for their characters. The narrative focuses on a white male protagonist and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
Brawl in Cell Block 99 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the protagonist's journey through a violent prison system, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a former boxer's descent into a brutal prison system, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The film primarily focuses on male characters engaging in brutal physical combat. The main female character, Lauren Thomas, is a victim of violence and does not participate in any direct physical fights. No other female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created new for this production, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.9
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