6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Crime, Thriller, Horror • 2002 • 124 min • Adults (18+)
Red Dragon (2002)
Red Dragon (2002)
Overview
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Starring Cast
Anthony Hopkins • Edward Norton • Ralph Fiennes
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Starring Cast
Anthony Hopkins • Edward Norton • Ralph Fiennes
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film is a psychological thriller focused on the hunt for a serial killer, exploring individual pathology and the methods of law enforcement without engaging in broader political or societal critiques. Its themes are largely apolitical, centering on individual evil and the pursuit of justice.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white cast in roles consistent with the source material, without any explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a psychological thriller without incorporating DEI themes or offering critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
Christianity: Negative
Confidence: Medium
The film depicts Christianity primarily through the abusive, religiously zealous grandmother of the antagonist, Francis Dolarhyde, and Dolarhyde's own twisted interpretation of Christian apocalyptic art. These portrayals link Christian elements directly to psychological trauma, abuse, and horrific violence, without offering any counterbalancing positive or nuanced depiction of the faith.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Red Dragon' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its central crime thriller plot without incorporating elements related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Red Dragon does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The primary antagonist's psychological issues and desire for transformation are unrelated to gender identity, focusing instead on a delusion of becoming a powerful, monstrous entity.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
The 2002 film "Red Dragon" is an adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel. All major and significant supporting characters maintain the same gender as established in the source material and prior adaptations, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
All major characters in "Red Dragon" (2002) maintain the same race as established in the source novel and previous adaptations. No character canonically, historically, or widely established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.0
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