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Fighting (2009)

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Fighting (2009)

Overview

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
5.4

Overview

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's central conflict revolves around an individual's struggle for survival and self-discovery in a harsh urban environment, with the solution emphasizing personal agency and the formation of loyal bonds rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.

The movie features a diverse supporting cast alongside its white male lead, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on an individual's journey and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.

Secondary

The film "Fighting" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on a young man's involvement in underground street fighting and his personal relationships, none of which involve queer identity.

The film 'Fighting' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young man's involvement in underground street fighting and his personal struggles, without engaging with transgender identity or related topics.

The film centers on male street fighting. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

The film "Fighting" (2009) is an original story featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.

The film "Fighting" (2009) is an original story with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon against which to compare the characters' races. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.6
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6.0

Critic Ratings

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4.0
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6.1

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