7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Action, Thriller, Crime • 2012 • 101 min • Adults (18+)
The Raid (2012)
The Raid (2012)
Overview
Deep in the heart of Jakarta's slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world's most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, the run-down apartment block has been considered untouchable to even the bravest of police. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, the building's lights are cut and all the exits blocked. Stranded on the sixth floor with no way out, the unit must fight their way through the city's worst to survive their mission. Starring Indonesian martial arts sensation Iko Uwais.
Starring Cast
Iko Uwais • Ananda George • Ray Sahetapy
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Deep in the heart of Jakarta's slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world's most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, the run-down apartment block has been considered untouchable to even the bravest of police. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, the building's lights are cut and all the exits blocked. Stranded on the sixth floor with no way out, the unit must fight their way through the city's worst to survive their mission. Starring Indonesian martial arts sensation Iko Uwais.
Starring Cast
Iko Uwais • Ananda George • Ray Sahetapy
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film is a high-octane action thriller centered on a police raid against a criminal stronghold, emphasizing individual heroism and survival. Its core conflict and resolution are largely apolitical, focusing on direct confrontation rather than ideological critique.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The movie features a cast that is diverse by virtue of being an Indonesian production with Indonesian actors, naturally reflecting its setting. The narrative is a straightforward action film focused on survival and combat, without engaging in explicit critiques of traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The Raid, 2012, is an action-thriller centered on a police raid in a criminal-controlled high-rise. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its narrative is solely dedicated to intense combat and survival within its confined setting.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Raid, 2012' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The plot is centered on an elite police squad's mission to infiltrate a dangerous apartment block, with the narrative driven by intense action and combat sequences, leaving no room for such portrayals.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film's narrative and action sequences are predominantly focused on male characters. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Raid (2012) is an original action film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Raid (2012) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.3
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