Action, Crime, Thriller  •  2017  •  82 min  •  Adults (18+)

Wheelman (2017)

Wheelman poster

Wheelman (2017)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Mixed

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

A getaway driver for a bank robbery realizes he has been double crossed and races to find out who betrayed him.


Starring Cast

Frank Grillo  •   Caitlin Carmichael  •   Garret Dillahunt


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

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.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

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

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High

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.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

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.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

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.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

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.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

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.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

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

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.4
The Movie Database logo
6.1

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
8.7
Metacritic logo
6.6

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