7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wheelman (2017)
Wheelman (2017)
Overview
A getaway driver for a bank robbery realizes he has been double crossed and races to find out who betrayed him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
A getaway driver for a bank robbery realizes he has been double crossed and races to find out who betrayed him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film centers on a getaway driver's desperate fight for survival and to protect his family after a double-cross. Its narrative focuses on universal themes of betrayal, individual agency, and family protection, which do not align with a specific political ideology.
The film features primarily traditional casting, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, avoiding critical portrayals.
Secondary
The film portrays a father's intense protective drive for his daughter and ex-wife within a criminal context. While the family unit is broken by divorce, the narrative focuses on the enduring parental bond without endorsing or critiquing specific family structures or norms.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a getaway driver's struggle after a botched heist, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The film 'Wheelman' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a getaway driver's high-stakes night, with no narrative elements or character arcs related to transgender identity.
The film centers on a male getaway driver. Female characters are present in supporting roles but do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Wheelman is an original film featuring newly created characters. It is not an adaptation of existing source material, nor does it portray historical figures or legacy characters from a prior franchise. Consequently, no characters undergo a gender swap.
Wheelman (2017) is an original film. Its characters were created specifically for this production and do not have pre-established racial identities from prior source material, historical records, or previous adaptations. Consequently, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.1
Critic Ratings
8.7
6.6
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