5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Predator 2 (1990)
Predator 2 (1990)
Overview
A police chief in the war-torn streets of Los Angeles discovers that an extraterrestrial creature is hunting down residents - and that he is the next target.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
A police chief in the war-torn streets of Los Angeles discovers that an extraterrestrial creature is hunting down residents - and that he is the next target.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by championing individual, anti-bureaucratic heroism and skepticism of federal government overreach as the solution to urban chaos and an alien threat, rather than exploring systemic issues.
Predator 2 features a diverse ensemble cast, notably with a Black lead actor, which contributes to visible representation. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on its action-thriller plot.
Secondary
Predator 2 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely centered on action and sci-fi elements, with no representation of queer identities or experiences.
Predator 2 does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot is centered on action, science fiction, and the conflict between a detective and an alien hunter, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features Leona Cantrell, an LAPD officer who participates in several action sequences. Her combat engagements are primarily with firearms against male opponents or the Predator. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character achieving victory in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
Predator 2 features an entirely new cast of characters and does not reintroduce any specific named characters from the original Predator film with a different gender. All characters are new creations for this installment.
Predator 2 introduces an entirely new cast of human characters and does not feature any returning or adapted characters from prior source material whose race was established. Therefore, no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.3
Critic Ratings
3.6
4.6
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