4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Swordfish (2001)
Swordfish (2001)
Overview
Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.7
Overview
Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right due to its championing of individual, extra-legal action against government corruption and its justification of extreme measures for national security, rather than promoting systemic reform or collective action.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast with prominent roles for Black actors, though these are not explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on an action thriller plot, framing traditional identities neutrally without explicit critique or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
Swordfish does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. A brief, performative same-sex kiss is included for sensationalism, but it does not represent an authentic portrayal of queer identity or contribute to an LGBTQ+ narrative.
The film "Swordfish" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, and the net impact is determined to be N/A.
The film features Ginger, a key female character involved in the heist and action sequences. Her combat contributions primarily involve the use of firearms and strategic maneuvering. There are no scenes depicting a female character defeating male opponents in direct physical combat.
Swordfish is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Swordfish is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, meaning no character had an established race before their portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.5
6.3
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2.7
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