5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Samaritan (2022)
Samaritan (2022)
Overview
Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Not Rated
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film champions vigilantism and individual action as the primary solution to a city's rampant crime and societal decay, reflecting a skepticism of institutional efficacy. This narrative emphasizes the need for a strong individual to restore order.
The film features a primarily traditional cast, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles evident. A comprehensive evaluation of the narrative's framing of traditional identities and DEI themes is not possible due to a lack of detailed information.
Secondary
The film portrays a positive and protective surrogate father-son relationship, emphasizing the importance of a strong male mentor figure for a young boy. This narrative subtly reinforces traditional ideals of male guidance and protection within a family-like structure.
The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its primary plot without incorporating elements related to LGBTQ+ identity or experiences.
The film 'Samaritan' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's discovery of a reclusive superhero, with no elements related to transsexual identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film does not depict female characters defeating male opponents in direct physical combat. While female characters are present in the narrative, none engage in or win close-quarters fights against men using skill, strength, or martial arts.
The film "Samaritan" (2022) introduces original characters without prior canonical gender establishments from source material, previous installments, or real-world history. No character's gender was altered from a pre-existing portrayal.
The film "Samaritan" is an original story featuring new characters. There is no pre-existing source material or historical record establishing the race of its characters prior to this film's production. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
3.8
4.5
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