4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Death Wish (2018)
Death Wish (2018)
Overview
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly champions individual vigilante justice and violent retribution as the solution to perceived systemic failures of law enforcement, aligning with conservative themes of self-reliance and skepticism of government efficacy.
The movie features primarily traditional casting with a white male protagonist, consistent with the original film. The narrative does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities, instead focusing on a personal revenge story without explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Death Wish" (2018) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the protagonist's journey of revenge, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film "Death Wish" (2018) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot is centered on a vigilante revenge story, and no elements related to transgender identity are present or explored within the narrative.
The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's vigilante actions. Female characters are central to the plot as victims or supporting roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 2018 film is a remake of the 1974 movie and novel. Key characters like Paul Kersey, his wife, and daughter maintain their original genders from the source material. New characters introduced in the remake do not constitute gender swaps of previously established roles.
The 2018 film is a remake of the 1974 movie and novel. The main characters, including Paul Kersey, his wife, and daughter, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their established counterparts in previous iterations. No established character's race was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
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1.7
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