5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Riot (1969)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film depicts a prison riot, focusing on the immediate human drama, power dynamics, and the struggle for survival within the chaotic environment, without explicitly championing a specific political solution or ideological perspective on criminal justice.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead cast, including a prominent Black actor. However, its narrative primarily focuses on the dynamics of a prison riot and does not explicitly center on or critique traditional identities or DEI themes as a core element of its storytelling.
Secondary
The lead character, Cully Briston, was not explicitly described as Black in Frank Elli's source novel, but is portrayed by a Black actor, Jim Brown, in the film adaptation.
The film 'Riot' (1969) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on a prison riot and the dynamics within the male inmate population and the correctional staff, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film "Riot" (1969) is a prison drama centered on a prison break and the subsequent riot. Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original prison drama from 1969, not an adaptation of widely established characters from comics, myths, or a reboot of a well-known franchise. Its characters are not pre-established in a way that would allow for a gender swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.3
Critic Ratings
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