7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Thriller, Crime • 2021 • 112 min • Adults (18+)
The Card Counter (2021)
The Card Counter (2021)
Overview
William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.
Starring Cast
Oscar Isaac • Tiffany Haddish • Tye Sheridan
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.
Starring Cast
Oscar Isaac • Tiffany Haddish • Tye Sheridan
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film's central critique of US military torture and the systemic lack of accountability for those responsible aligns with progressive ideology, despite its focus on a deeply personal and tragic quest for redemption.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film features a diverse cast member in a key role, but it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative critiques systemic issues and individual trauma, with its focus not explicitly centered on traditional identities or overt DEI themes.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film explores themes of sin, guilt, penance, and redemption through its protagonist, William Tell, a former torturer seeking atonement. While not overtly religious, his internal struggle and quest for a form of grace align with core Christian virtues, with the narrative affirming the dignity of his search for spiritual resolution.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Card Counter' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on the protagonist's past, his present life as a card player, and his relationships with other characters, none of whom are depicted as LGBTQ+.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "The Card Counter" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a former military interrogator's journey through gambling and seeking redemption, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Card Counter is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's gender could be swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Card Counter is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record for its characters to establish a canonical race, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.8
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