Horror, Drama, Thriller  •  2016  •  86 min  •  Teen (13+)

The Shallows (2016)

The Shallows poster

The Shallows (2016)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.6

Overview

While surfing on a secluded beach, Nancy finds herself in the feeding grounds of a great white shark. Though stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.


Starring Cast

Blake Lively  •   Óscar Jaenada  •   Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: Medium

The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values due to its overwhelming emphasis on individual responsibility and self-reliance as the protagonist overcomes a life-threatening challenge solely through her own ingenuity and resilience.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, with the lead character portrayed by a white actress. Its narrative is a straightforward survival story that does not engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Shallows is a survival thriller centered on a single protagonist's fight for survival. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it touch upon issues related to queer identity. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "The Shallows" is a survival thriller focused on a surfer's struggle against a shark. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it engage with transgender identity in any capacity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Shallows is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been swapped.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Shallows is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for any character's race to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.3
The Movie Database logo
6.4

Critic Ratings

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7.9
Metacritic logo
5.9

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