4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Cannonball Run (1981)
The Cannonball Run (1981)
Overview
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
4.5
Overview
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of an illegal cross-country race is overwhelmingly apolitical, focusing on entertainment, competition, and slapstick comedy without engaging in any discernible ideological discourse, thus earning a neutral rating.
The Cannonball Run, a 1981 ensemble comedy, features a predominantly white main cast, typical of its era, with supporting roles for actors like Sammy Davis Jr. and Jackie Chan that do not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The film's narrative is a lighthearted action-comedy focused on an illegal race, without any critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit engagement with DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays characters disguised as Catholic priests who engage in hypocritical and un-priestly behavior, such as gambling and womanizing, for personal gain. This comedic portrayal uses the contrast between their sacred attire and profane actions without offering any counterbalancing positive or nuanced depiction of the faith or its genuine adherents.
The Cannonball Run (1981) is an ensemble action-comedy centered around an illegal cross-country race. The film does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on the diverse and eccentric participants and their comedic misadventures.
The Cannonball Run, 1981, a comedic action film centered on an illegal cross-country car race, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative and character arcs are entirely unrelated to transgender identity or experiences, resulting in no depiction within the film's content.
The film is a comedic action movie focused on an illegal cross-country race. Female characters primarily participate as drivers, love interests, or comedic foils. There are no instances where a female character engages in and wins a direct physical combat encounter against one or more male opponents.
The Cannonball Run (1981) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. Its characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
The Cannonball Run (1981) features original characters created for the film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which these characters' races were established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
2.9
2.8
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burt Reynolds | J.J. McClure | Male | Native American, White, Native American |  United States |
Roger Moore | Seymour | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Farrah Fawcett | Pamela | Female | White | United States |
Dom DeLuise | Victor | Male | White | United States |
Adrienne Barbeau | Marcie | Female | White | United States |
Jackie Chan | Subaru Driver #1 | Male | East Asian |  Hong Kong |
Jamie Farr | Sheik | Male | White | United States |
Peter Fonda | Chief Biker | Male | White | United States |
Hal Needham | Ambulance EMT (uncredited) | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
78%
22%
Race
Native American
11%
White
89%
Native American
11%
East Asian
11%
Nationalities
United States
78%
United Kingdom
11%
Hong Kong
11%
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