7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 2022 • 95 min • Adults (18+)
The Inspection (2022)
The Inspection (2022)
Overview
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
Starring Cast
Jeremy Pope • Gabrielle Union • Bokeem Woodbine
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
Starring Cast
Jeremy Pope • Gabrielle Union • Bokeem Woodbine
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing systemic homophobia and racism through the personal struggle of a marginalized protagonist seeking self-acceptance and belonging within a challenging institution.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The movie explicitly centers on the experiences of a gay Black man, featuring a predominantly Black cast. Its narrative critically examines homophobia and societal rejection within traditional institutions and family dynamics, making a strong and central critique of established norms.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: High
The Inspection offers a deeply affirming portrayal of a gay Black man's journey through adversity. It unflinchingly depicts homophobia and rejection but emphasizes the protagonist's resilience, self-acceptance, and the ultimate affirmation of his identity, framing external prejudice as the problem, not his queer identity.
Christianity: Negative
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity primarily through the protagonist's mother, who uses her faith to justify her cruel rejection of her gay son. The narrative critiques this specific, rigid interpretation of faith as a source of profound emotional harm and bigotry, without offering a counterbalancing positive portrayal.
Trans: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Inspection is a biographical drama based on the director's real-life experiences. It does not adapt pre-existing fictional source material or alter the gender of established historical figures. Characters are either original or accurately reflect the gender of the real people they are based on.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Inspection is a biographical drama based on director Elegance Bratton's real-life experiences. The main character, Ellis French, is a fictionalized version of Bratton, who is Black, and is portrayed by a Black actor. There is no indication of any historically established character being portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.1
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.3
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