5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Road House (1989)
Road House (1989)
Overview
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
While the film critiques the abuse of power by a wealthy individual, its central solution champions individual responsibility and extra-legal force to restore order when official institutions are ineffective, aligning with right-leaning themes.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative positively frames its white male protagonist and does not offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The 1989 film 'Road House' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a professional bouncer and the conflicts he faces in a small town, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Road House' (1989) focuses on a professional bouncer hired to clean up a notoriously rowdy bar. Its plot revolves around action, romance, and conflict with a local crime boss. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the film's storyline or character arcs, leading to an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film features female characters, including a bouncer, who are present in action sequences. However, there are no specific scenes depicting a female character individually defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat through skill or strength.
Road House (1989) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical versions of characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The 1989 film "Road House" is an original production, not an adaptation or reboot of prior material. Its characters were created for this specific film, meaning there was no pre-existing canonical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
4.4
3.6
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