7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dark Waters (2019)
Dark Waters (2019)
Overview
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering on a systemic critique of unchecked corporate power and advocating for environmental protection and public health against corporate greed, making it a clear example of left-leaning discourse.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with the real-life individuals depicted, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on corporate accountability and environmental justice, portraying a white male protagonist positively while critiquing the actions of specific corporate figures, rather than traditional identities in general.
Secondary
Dark Waters is a legal drama centered on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical corporation. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its narrative is solely dedicated to the corporate malfeasance and its impact on a community.
Dark Waters is a legal thriller based on a true story about a corporate defense lawyer uncovering environmental pollution. The film's plot and character arcs are entirely centered on this legal battle and its impact, with no depiction of transsexual characters or related themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Dark Waters is a biographical legal drama based on real historical figures. All major characters in the film are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of a character's established gender being changed for the screen.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the historical individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.3
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