5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Eraser (1996)
Eraser (1996)
Overview
A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques high-level government and corporate corruption, a theme that can resonate across the political spectrum. However, its solution heavily emphasizes individual heroism and action outside of compromised official channels to restore justice and national security, aligning with right-leaning themes of individual responsibility and skepticism of government overreach.
The movie includes visible diversity with a Black actress in a significant co-lead role. However, its narrative maintains a traditional framing of identities, featuring a white male hero and a white male villain without explicit DEI themes or critiques of traditional roles.
Secondary
Eraser (1996) is an action-thriller centered on a U.S. Marshal protecting a witness. The film's narrative focuses on action, suspense, and a heterosexual relationship, with no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted throughout its runtime.
The film "Eraser, 1996" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding dignity, complexity, or agency related to transsexual identity, as no relevant character arcs or story plots are present.
The film features Dr. Lee Cullen as the primary female character involved in action. While she is present in combat situations and uses a firearm, she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Eraser (1996) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Eraser (1996) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
4.4
5.6
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Schwarzenegger | U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger | Male | White |  Austria |
Vanessa Williams | Lee Cullen | Female | Black |  United States |
James Caan | U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin | Male | White | United States |
James Coburn | WitSec Chief Beller | Male | White | United States |
Robert Pastorelli | Johnny Casteleone | Male | White | United States |
James Cromwell | William Donohue | Male | White | United States |
Danny Nucci | WitSec Deputy Monroe | Male | White | Austria |
Andy Romano | Undersecretary of Defense Daniel Harper | Male | White | United States |
Nick Chinlund | WitSec Agent Calderon | Male | White | United States |
John Slattery | FBI Agent Corman | Male | White | United States |
Roma Maffia | Claire Isaacs | Female | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
82%
18%
Race
White
91%
Black
9%
Nationalities
Austria
18%
United States
82%
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