5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rat Race (2001)
Rat Race (2001)
Overview
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques the manipulative amusement of the ultra-rich and the corrupting influence of greed, ultimately championing collective altruism over individual gain through its resolution, aligning with left-leaning values.
The film features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including prominent roles for Black actors, though these characters are original to the story rather than explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative is a straightforward comedy focused on a chaotic pursuit, and it does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes a brief comedic scene where a character encounters individuals presenting as women who are later revealed to be male, played for shock and mockery. This portrayal leverages stereotypes for humor, framing the identity as a source of ridicule rather than dignity or complexity.
The film portrays a Jewish family with comedic flaws, but these are personal rather than religious. Crucially, the narrative treats Holocaust survivors with dignity and respect, positioning the audience to sympathize with them and their history, aligning with a positive portrayal.
Rat Race is a comedic film that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses entirely on the chaotic pursuit of a cash prize, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film is a comedy focused on a chaotic race for money. While female characters are present and participate in the race, none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their roles involve comedic situations and the pursuit of the prize, not direct physical confrontations.
Rat Race is an original film featuring new characters created for the movie. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been swapped.
Rat Race (2001) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
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4.4
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