6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Guilty (2021)
The Guilty (2021)
Overview
A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning as its central narrative critiques police misconduct and emphasizes the necessity of individual accountability within the justice system, aligning with progressive demands for law enforcement reform.
The movie features a primarily traditional visible cast, with a white male protagonist. Its narrative explores the protagonist's personal guilt and professional challenges, without explicitly centering on DEI themes or broadly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'The Guilty' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is a contained thriller centered on a 911 operator and a kidnapping case, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'The Guilty, 2021' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a 911 operator attempting to save a caller, with no elements related to transsexual identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2021 film 'The Guilty' is a remake of the 2018 Danish film 'Den skyldige'. The main characters and other significant roles maintain the same gender as their counterparts in the original source material.
The 2021 film "The Guilty" is a remake of the 2018 Danish film "Den skyldige." The lead character, Joe Baylor (Jake Gyllenhaal), maintains the same racial portrayal as the original protagonist, Asger Holm (Jakob Cedergren). No other significant characters meet the criteria for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.4
Critic Ratings
7.3
6.3
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