4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Righteous Kill (2008)
Righteous Kill (2008)
Overview
Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by portraying vigilante justice as a necessary, albeit morally compromised, response to a failing legal system, thereby emphasizing individual retribution and a 'tough on crime' ethos over systemic reform.
The movie features a cast with some visible diversity in supporting roles, though its primary protagonists are traditionally cast. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in critical portrayals or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Righteous Kill does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is solely centered on the investigation of a serial killer by two detectives, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements within the film's narrative.
The film 'Righteous Kill' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Righteous Kill is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no established canonical genders to be swapped.
Righteous Kill is an original film, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race established for any character to be 'swapped' from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
5.9
Critic Ratings
1.8
3.6
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