5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hot Rod (2007)
Hot Rod (2007)
Overview
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative is primarily apolitical, centering on a quirky individual's quest for personal validation and family connection through stunts. It does not engage with broader societal or ideological themes, resulting in a neutral political bias.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist and does not include critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The movie 'Hot Rod' is a comedy centered on a stuntman's efforts to raise money for his stepfather's surgery. It does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
The film "Hot Rod" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a comedic stuntman's efforts to raise money for his stepfather's heart transplant, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The film is a comedy focused on slapstick humor and stunts, not physical combat. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical fights against male opponents. Their roles do not involve action sequences of this nature.
Hot Rod is an original film from 2007, not an adaptation of any prior source material, historical event, or existing franchise. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Hot Rod is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, therefore, there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.4
Critic Ratings
3.9
4.3
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