7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Action, Thriller • 1994 • 141 min • Adults (18+)
True Lies (1994)
True Lies (1994)
Overview
A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States.
Starring Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger • Jamie Lee Curtis • Tom Arnold
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States.
Starring Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger • Jamie Lee Curtis • Tom Arnold
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
The film leans right due to its championing of decisive national security action against foreign threats and its resolution of domestic conflict through a reaffirmation of a dynamic, yet traditionally structured, family unit where the wife integrates into the husband's patriotic mission.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, though it includes visible diversity through prominent minority actors in antagonist roles. Its narrative centers on a traditional white male hero, portraying him positively without engaging in explicit DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Islam: Negative
Confidence: High
The film portrays its primary antagonists, the terrorist group 'Crimson Jihad,' as Islamic extremists who use religious rhetoric to justify their violent and destructive acts. There are no counterbalancing positive or nuanced portrayals of Islam or its adherents within the narrative, leading to a problematic depiction that reinforces negative stereotypes of extremism.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
True Lies does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The film's plot and character arcs are centered on heterosexual relationships and spy genre conventions, resulting in no discernible LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "True Lies" (1994) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on espionage, action, and marital dynamics, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film features female characters, Helen Tasker and Juno Skinner, who participate in action sequences. However, Helen's victories are achieved primarily through firearms or technological means, not direct physical combat. Juno engages in physical struggle but is ultimately defeated by a male opponent.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
True Lies is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
True Lies is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any race swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.3
7.1
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