MovieBias

See all results for ""
BrowseAnalyticsAbout

Hercules (2014)

Hercules poster

Hercules (2014)

Overview

When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered byJustWatch

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes

Viewer Rating
5.6

Overview

When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

While the film critiques the manipulation of myth and propaganda, its central solution to tyranny and corruption is rooted in individual strength, decisive leadership, and loyalty, aligning with themes of personal responsibility and order.

The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting of the titular character, Hercules, with a minority actor, which is a clear instance of explicit racial recasting for a traditionally white role. However, the narrative itself maintains a traditional framing, focusing on heroic archetypes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

Hercules, a figure from Greek mythology traditionally depicted as white, is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, who is of Samoan and Black Nova Scotian descent. Iolaus, also a Greek mythological figure, is played by Reece Ritchie, who is of Indian descent. These portrayals constitute race swaps.

The film 'Hercules' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and action sequences, resulting in no depiction of queer identity or experiences.

The film "Hercules" (2014) is an action-adventure movie based on the mythological hero. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or character arcs. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate against the provided rubric.

The film features Atalanta, a skilled archer, who participates in battles. However, her victories against male opponents are achieved primarily through ranged combat with a bow and arrow, which does not meet the criteria for close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon fights.

The film adapts the mythological figure Hercules and his companions. All major characters, including Hercules, Iolaus, and Atalanta, retain their established genders from Greek mythology and the source graphic novel. No instances of gender swapping were identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.0
The Movie Database logo
5.8

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
5.8
Metacritic logo
4.7

More Like This

Kung Fu Panda poster
Center
7.8
Kung Fu Panda
 (2008)

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle poster
Leans Progressive
6.8
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
 (2017)

Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow poster
Center
6.7
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow
 (2008)

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Zack Snyder's Justice League poster
Progressive
7.1
Zack Snyder's Justice League
 (2021)

Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Return of the Jedi poster
Leans Progressive
7.6
Return of the Jedi
 (1983)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Mission: Impossible - Fallout poster
Center
8.4
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
 (2018)

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Avatar poster
Progressive
8.0
Avatar
 (2009)

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Raya and the Last Dragon poster
Leans Progressive
8.0
Raya and the Last Dragon
 (2021)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever poster
Progressive
7.2
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
 (2022)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
The Matrix Reloaded poster
Leans Progressive
7.0
The Matrix Reloaded
 (2003)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Black Widow poster
Progressive
7.1
Black Widow
 (2021)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Ballerina poster
Center
6.9
Ballerina
 (2025)

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings poster
Leans Progressive
7.8
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
 (2021)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Spy Kids poster
Center
6.9
Spy Kids
 (2001)

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Spider-Man: No Way Home poster
Leans Progressive
8.1
Spider-Man: No Way Home
 (2021)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
The Kid Who Would Be King poster
Progressive
7.0
The Kid Who Would Be King
 (2019)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
DC League of Super-Pets poster
Leans Progressive
6.7
DC League of Super-Pets
 (2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Wall-E poster
Leans Progressive
9.7
Wall-E
 (2008)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors poster
Progressive
7.3
Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors
 (2018)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
The Avengers poster
Leans Progressive
8.0
The Avengers
 (2012)

Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
MovieBias

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookies PolicyAI Policy

Copyright 2025 © moviebias.com