Drama  •  2019  •  119 min  •  Adults (18+)

The Report (2019)

The Report poster

The Report (2019)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.3

Overview

The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.


Starring Cast

Adam Driver  •   Annette Bening  •   Jon Hamm


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by unequivocally condemning government-sanctioned torture and advocating for transparency, accountability, and the upholding of human rights against executive overreach. The narrative champions meticulous investigation and public disclosure as the solution to government misconduct.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a cast with some visible diversity, though it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles for DEI purposes. Its narrative focuses on a critique of government actions and accountability, rather than explicitly framing traditional identities negatively or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Muslim detainees as victims of illegal and unethical 'enhanced interrogation techniques.' The narrative strongly condemns the torture and systemic abuses perpetrated against these individuals, positioning the audience to sympathize with their suffering and the injustice they faced.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'The Report' is a political drama centered on a Senate investigation into CIA interrogation tactics. Its narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'The Report' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Its narrative is exclusively focused on the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into the CIA's use of torture, leaving no room for such depictions within its established plot.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures. All major characters, including Daniel J. Jones, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Denis McDonough, are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with their historical counterparts, indicating no gender swaps.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a historical drama based on real events and figures. The primary actors portray their real-life counterparts, and their races align with the documented historical individuals. No instances of race swapping are evident among the main characters.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.2
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
8.3
Metacritic logo
6.6

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