8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Overview
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, stopping a genocidal tyrant, is a universally condemned evil, making its core ideological context neutral. The narrative champions a solution rooted in individual heroism, teamwork, and the formation of a 'found family' among outcasts, balancing themes that resonate across the political spectrum without explicitly promoting a specific ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast of alien characters, with actors from various backgrounds contributing to the ensemble. The narrative, however, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes, maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of its characters.
Secondary
The film features Gamora, a highly skilled assassin, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents, demonstrating superior martial arts and weapon proficiency.
Guardians of the Galaxy does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its main ensemble's individual backstories and their formation as a team, without incorporating elements of queer identity or relationships.
Guardians of the Galaxy does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating for its depiction of transsexual individuals or themes.
All major and supporting characters adapted from Marvel Comics for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) retain their established canonical gender from the source material. No instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender were identified.
The film primarily features alien characters whose species defines their appearance, not human racial categories. The main human character, Peter Quill, maintains his established race from the source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one human race being portrayed as a different race were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.9
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9.1
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