8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Serpico (1973)
Serpico (1973)
Overview
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its central critique of systemic police corruption and the institutional 'blue wall of silence,' highlighting the need for accountability within powerful state structures. While featuring individual heroism, the narrative champions reform and external oversight to address deep-seated institutional failures.
The film utilizes traditional casting consistent with its historical setting, without incorporating intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on institutional corruption within the police force, rather than critiquing traditional identities or explicitly centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Serpico' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to depicting police corruption and one officer's fight for integrity, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Serpico is a biographical crime drama centered on police corruption. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does its narrative touch upon transgender experiences or issues. Therefore, its portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Serpico" is a biographical drama based on a real historical figure and events. All major characters, including Frank Serpico and other named individuals, maintain their historically or canonically established genders without any changes.
The film "Serpico" is a biographical drama based on a real historical figure, Frank Serpico, who was Italian-American (white). The casting of Al Pacino, also Italian-American, and other characters aligns with their historical or canonical racial identities, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.3
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