5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gridiron Gang (2006)
Gridiron Gang (2006)
Overview
Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film addresses juvenile delinquency by championing a solution centered on individual responsibility, strict discipline, and the transformative power of structured mentorship and hard work, aligning with right-leaning values rather than systemic critiques.
The movie features a diverse cast that reflects the real-world setting and characters, including a lead actor of color portraying a real-life individual of color. The narrative focuses on themes of redemption and overcoming adversity, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
Gridiron Gang, a sports drama about a football team for juvenile delinquents, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the challenges and triumphs of the young men within the correctional facility and on the field, without addressing queer identity or experiences.
Gridiron Gang is a sports drama based on a true story about a probation officer who forms a football team with juvenile detainees. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, focusing instead on themes of redemption, discipline, and teamwork among the young male protagonists.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gridiron Gang is based on a true story. All major characters, including Sean Porter and the juvenile detainees, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts. No instances of gender swapping from the historical record are present.
The film is based on a true story, and the main character, Sean Porter, is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson. While their specific ethnicities differ, both are multiracial individuals, and the film does not depict a character historically established as one broad racial category as a different one.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
4.4
5.2
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