4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rhythm Section (2020)
The Rhythm Section (2020)
Overview
When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
4.6
Overview
When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores a deeply personal quest for revenge within the morally ambiguous world of espionage, focusing on individual action and the psychological toll of violence rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The film features a visibly diverse supporting cast, though its central roles do not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative focuses on a revenge plot within the spy genre and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The film features Stephanie Patrick, who, after extensive training, engages in and wins a brutal close-quarters physical fight against a male antagonist, utilizing hand-to-hand combat and a melee weapon.
The character Marc Serra, who is depicted as a white French intelligence agent in the source novel, is portrayed by a Black actor in the film adaptation. This constitutes a race swap.
The Rhythm Section does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal or impact, positive or negative, regarding LGBTQ+ representation within the film's narrative.
The film "The Rhythm Section" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a former addict turned assassin seeking vengeance, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film is an adaptation of Mark Burnell's novel. All major characters, including the protagonist Stephanie Patrick and key supporting roles, maintain the same genders as established in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.5
Critic Ratings
2.8
4.5
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