7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Team America: World Police (2004)
Team America: World Police (2004)
Overview
When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's 'policing the world' tactics.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's 'policing the world' tactics.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating because its primary objective is to satirize the ideological extremes of both American interventionism and anti-war celebrity activism, rather than promoting a specific political viewpoint. It critiques the simplistic thinking from both sides, making it a balanced, albeit crude, commentary.
The film primarily features characters that align with traditional archetypes, without intentional efforts to diversify roles through race or gender swaps. Its narrative employs broad satire to critique various societal and political elements, including the behaviors associated with traditional identities, but this critique is not framed through a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens.
Secondary
Team America: World Police features a same-sex act played for shock and humiliation, alongside the frequent use of derogatory slurs. These elements contribute to a problematic portrayal where queer identity or same-sex acts are associated with mockery and degradation, lacking any affirming or complex representation.
Team America: World Police includes a transsexual character, Lisa, whose identity is presented as a comedic shock reveal. The film uses her transsexuality as a source of humor and discomfort for other characters, without affording her dignity or complex portrayal, resulting in a problematic depiction.
The film portrays 'terrorists' (visually and rhetorically linked to Islamic extremism) as irrational, violent, and easily manipulated villains. While satirical, the narrative reinforces negative stereotypes without offering counterbalancing nuance or critiquing the prejudice itself.
The film features female characters who participate in combat, primarily using firearms or psychic abilities. There are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
Team America: World Police is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this production.
Team America: World Police is an original film with no prior source material for its main characters. While it features real-life figures, their racial portrayals are consistent with their actual race, thus no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.4
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