7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Overview
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explores moral ambiguity and corruption within law enforcement without advocating for specific political solutions or aligning with a partisan viewpoint, focusing instead on the destructive nature of obsession and vengeance. Its core conflict lacks a strong inherent political valence, and the narrative offers no discernible ideological solution.
The movie features a cast predominantly composed of white actors in leading roles, consistent with its production era and genre conventions, without explicit race or gender re-casting of traditional roles. The narrative focuses on individual character actions and moral ambiguities, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
To Live and Die in L.A. includes minor characters whose implied queer identities are primarily associated with manipulation, criminality, and violence. These depictions lack dignity or complexity and are not counterbalanced by any positive or affirming portrayals, contributing to a problematic net impact.
To Live and Die in L.A. includes a brief, problematic depiction of a transsexual character. The protagonist, Richard Chance, aggressively interrogates a transsexual woman, misgendering her and using derogatory language. The film presents this interaction without narrative critique, resulting in a negative portrayal that relies on harmful stereotypes and degradation.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. Female characters present are primarily in supporting or investigative roles and do not participate in or win close-quarters fights against male opponents.
The film "To Live and Die in L.A." is an adaptation of a novel by Gerald Petievich. A review of the main and supporting characters reveals no instances where a character's gender was changed from the source material to the film adaptation.
The film is an adaptation of a novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals indicates no instances where a character's race was changed from the source material to the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.8
8.1
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