5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Demolition Man (1993)
Demolition Man (1993)
Overview
In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central satire targets an overly regulated, 'politically correct' future society, championing individual freedom and a rejection of excessive government control as the solution, aligning with right-leaning skepticism of state overreach.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including a prominent Black antagonist and a strong female lead, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative, however, satirizes aspects of a politically correct future and positively frames traditional identities, particularly the protagonist's masculinity.
Secondary
Demolition Man does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's social commentary and narrative focus on a dystopian future's control over violence, sex, and societal norms, without addressing queer identity.
Demolition Man does not include any identifiable transgender characters or themes in its plot. The narrative focuses on a cryogenically frozen police officer adapting to a future society, with no elements related to transgender identity present in any character arcs or story lines.
The film features Lenina Huxley as a prominent female character in action sequences. However, her combat victories are consistently achieved through the use of firearms. There are no scenes where she, or any other female character, is depicted defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using hand-to-hand skills or melee weapons.
Demolition Man is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
Demolition Man is an original film from 1993, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.7
3.4
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sylvester Stallone | Acting | Male | White |  United States |
Sandra Bullock | Acting | Female | White | United States |
Rob Schneider | Acting | Male | Southeast Asian, White, Southeast Asian | United States |
Wesley Snipes | Acting | Male | Black | United States |
Denis Leary | Acting | Male | White | United States |
Bill Cobbs | Acting | Male | Black | United States |
Benjamin Bratt | Acting | Male | White, White, Latino, Native American | United States |
Bob Gunton | Acting | Male | White | United States |
Jesse Ventura | Acting | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
89%
11%
Race
White
78%
Southeast Asian
11%
Southeast Asian
11%
Black
22%
White
11%
Latino
11%
Native American
11%
Nationalities
United States
100%
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