6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The American (2010)
The American (2010)
Overview
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the apolitical, existential struggle of an assassin seeking retirement and peace, without promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology or societal structure.
The movie features a predominantly white European and American cast, consistent with its setting and character backgrounds, without any explicit race or gender-swapped roles. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist, exploring his personal struggles and profession without offering a critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of peace and moral guidance through the sympathetic character of Father Benedetto and the tranquil village setting. It offers a stark, positive contrast to the protagonist's violent life, representing a path to potential redemption.
The film "The American" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a male assassin's final assignment and his heterosexual relationships, with no elements suggesting queer identity or experiences within its plot or character arcs.
The film "The American" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an assassin's final assignment and his attempts to escape his past, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The American" is an adaptation of the novel "A Very Private Gentleman." All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
The film "The American" is an adaptation of the novel "A Very Private Gentleman." A review of the main characters and their portrayals indicates no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed for the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.0
Critic Ratings
6.4
6.1
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