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Speed (1994)

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Speed (1994)

Overview

Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict, an individual terrorist threatening public safety, is resolved through the celebration of individual heroism and decisive law enforcement action, emphasizing personal responsibility and the upholding of order against a clear external threat. This aligns with right-leaning values of strong defense and individual agency.

The film features visible diversity within its supporting cast, contributing to a neutral representation score. The narrative, however, maintains a traditional framing with no critique of traditional identities, focusing instead on a classic action-thriller plot.

Secondary

The film "Speed" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on an action-thriller plot, with no subplots or character developments related to queer identity. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.

The film "Speed" (1994) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot is entirely centered on an action-thriller scenario, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.

The film features Annie Porter as the primary female character, who is a passenger and later takes over driving the bus. Her role is focused on survival and assisting the protagonist, not engaging in direct physical combat. No female characters are depicted defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical altercations.

Speed (1994) is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical versions of its characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.

Speed (1994) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments establishing character races. Therefore, no character could have been canonically or historically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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9.5
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7.8

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