5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Siege (1998)
The Siege (1998)
Overview
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film critiques the erosion of civil liberties and the dangers of racial profiling and internment in the name of national security, championing the upholding of constitutional law and accountability for government overreach, which aligns with left-leaning concerns about state power and minority rights.
The movie features a prominent Black lead actor in a federal agent role, contributing to visible diversity. Its narrative strongly critiques government overreach, racial profiling, and the internment of a minority group, making these themes central to the plot.
Secondary
While the film depicts Islamic extremists as antagonists, the narrative strongly condemns the U.S. government's subsequent profiling and internment of innocent Arab-Americans, many of whom are Muslim. The film's heroes actively fight against this bigotry and overreach, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victimized Muslim community and affirming their civil liberties.
The Siege, 1998, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot is solely focused on counter-terrorism operations and the ethical dilemmas of government response, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'The Siege' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The plot centers on a national security crisis involving terrorism and martial law, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences depicted within the narrative.
The film features Annette Bening as a CIA agent whose role is primarily investigative and intelligence-focused. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The Siege is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered.
The Siege (1998) features original characters created for the film, not adaptations of pre-existing source material or historical figures. Therefore, there is no prior established racial baseline for its characters to constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
4.4
5.3
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