7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
Overview
Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques the undue influence of a powerful corporation on the US political system, aligning with left-leaning concerns about corporate power and the subversion of democracy.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting, notably by recasting a traditionally white lead role with a Black actor. The narrative, however, centers on political conspiracy and corporate manipulation, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The character of Ben Marco, originally depicted as white in the novel and 1962 film, is portrayed by a Black actor (Denzel Washington) in the 2004 adaptation. Similarly, Rosie Cheyney, also white in previous versions, is played by a Black actress (Kimberly Elise).
The film 'The Manchurian Candidate' (2004) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on political conspiracy, brainwashing, and military intrigue, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on political conspiracy, brainwashing, and military trauma, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2004 film is an adaptation of the 1959 novel and 1962 film. While plot details and character relationships are altered, no major character canonically established as one gender in the source material is portrayed as a different gender in the remake.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.5
Critic Ratings
7.9
7.6
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