5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Contractor (2022)
The Contractor (2022)
Overview
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the exploitation of veterans by the military-industrial complex, depicting a former soldier forced into dangerous private contracting work and subsequently betrayed by powerful, unaccountable entities. The narrative highlights systemic failures and the plight of individuals caught within them.
The film features a primarily traditional cast. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
The film portrays the protagonist's nuclear family as the primary motivation for his dangerous endeavors, implicitly affirming the traditional roles of a father as a provider and protector. The narrative values the stability and well-being of the family unit.
The film 'The Contractor' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on military action and the protagonist's personal struggles, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film 'The Contractor' does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other aspects, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story or character arcs.
The film focuses on a former Special Forces soldier navigating a dangerous private military operation. Female characters are present in supporting roles but do not engage in direct physical combat against male opponents.
The Contractor (2022) is an original film that introduces new characters. It is not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters, so no gender swaps occur.
The Contractor (2022) is an original action thriller. Its characters were created for this film and lack prior canonical or historical racial depictions. No established characters from source material or history are portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.4
Critic Ratings
4.5
5.2
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