8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rider (2018)
The Rider (2018)
Overview
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on an individual's struggle with identity and purpose after a life-altering injury, presenting a personal journey of adaptation and resilience without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or societal structures, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie authentically portrays a predominantly Native American community through its casting, featuring a lead actor who is Lakota Sioux. The narrative centers on the protagonist's personal struggles and cultural identity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The Rider does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a rodeo rider's struggle with identity after an injury, exploring themes of masculinity and family in a specific cultural context without incorporating LGBTQ+ elements.
The film 'The Rider' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a cowboy's journey of recovery and self-discovery after a rodeo accident, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Rider is an original drama film based on the real-life experiences of its lead actor, Brady Jandreau. It is not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters, nor a biopic of a historical figure, thus precluding the possibility of a gender swap.
The Rider is an original drama based on the real-life experiences of its lead actor, Brady Jandreau, who portrays a fictionalized version of himself. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic of a historical figure whose race was documented prior to the film. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.5
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