6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Overview
Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions individual heroism and effective law enforcement as the solution to crime and vulnerability, featuring a strong, traditional male protagonist who protects the innocent, aligning with themes often emphasized by conservative viewpoints.
Kindergarten Cop features a predominantly white main adult cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative centers on a traditional masculine protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes into its core story.
Secondary
Kindergarten Cop (1990) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The plot centers on a male detective, a female love interest, and a criminal investigation, with all relationships and character arcs presented in a heterosexual context.
Kindergarten Cop does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a detective's undercover assignment and his interactions with children, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kindergarten Cop is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character genders could have been swapped.
Kindergarten Cop is an original film with no prior source material or established characters. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically, historically, or widely established as one race to be portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.1
Critic Ratings
5.4
6.1
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Schwarzenegger | John Kimble | Male | White |  Austria |
Penelope Ann Miller | Joyce Palmieri | Female | White |  United States |
Linda Hunt | Miss Schlowski | Female | White | United States |
Joseph Cousins | Dominic Palmieri | Male | White | United States |
Christian Cousins | Dominic Palmieri | Male | White | United States |
Angela Bassett | Stewardess | Female | Black | United States |
Steve Park | Assistant to Salazar | Male | East Asian | United States |
Michael Chapman | Firefighter | Male | White | United States |
Sarah Rose Karr | Emma | Female | White | United States |
Ross Malinger | Harvey | Male | White | United States |
Odette Annable | Rosa | Female | Latino, White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
55%
45%
Race
White
82%
Black
9%
East Asian
9%
Latino
9%
Nationalities
Austria
9%
United States
91%
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