Action, Thriller  •  2014  •  101 min  •  Adults (18+)

John Wick (2014)

John Wick poster

John Wick (2014)


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating
7.6

Overview

Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.


Starring Cast

Keanu Reeves  •   Michael Nyqvist  •   Alfie Allen


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central conflict revolves around personal vengeance and the violation of an established code within a fictional criminal underworld, which is an apolitical subject matter. While themes of individual responsibility and tradition are present, they are contextualized within this specific subculture and do not promote a broader political ideology, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie incorporates a diverse ensemble in its supporting cast, contributing to varied on-screen representation. However, the central protagonist is a white male, and the film does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on action and revenge, without critically portraying traditional identities or making explicit DEI critiques central to its story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'John Wick' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on John Wick's personal vendetta and the criminal underworld, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

John Wick does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a retired hitman's quest for revenge, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Ms. Perkins, a female assassin, who engages in close-quarters physical combat with John Wick. However, she is ultimately defeated by him in this encounter. No female character is depicted as victorious in direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

John Wick (2014) is an original film that introduces new characters. There are no pre-existing characters from prior canon or historical figures whose gender was changed for this movie.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

John Wick (2014) is an original film that introduced its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races were established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.5
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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8.7
Metacritic logo
6.8

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