Thriller, Drama  •  2004  •  102 min  •  Adults (18+)

The Machinist (2004)

The Machinist poster

The Machinist (2004)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.


Starring Cast

Christian Bale  •   Jennifer Jason Leigh  •   Aitana Sánchez-Gijón


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film focuses on the intensely personal psychological torment of a man consumed by guilt, with the narrative's resolution emphasizing individual accountability and confession as the path to redemption, rather than engaging with broader political or societal issues.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The film features traditional casting without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative is a psychological thriller that does not engage with DEI themes or offer critique of traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Machinist does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely centered on the protagonist's psychological breakdown and his journey to uncover the truth about his past, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "The Machinist" does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or explore related themes. The story centers entirely on the protagonist's struggle with insomnia, guilt, and a deteriorating mental state, with no elements pertaining 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 Machinist is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Its characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Machinist is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior canonical or historical race established before this film's creation.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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7.7
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6.1

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