4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cannonball (1976)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which there are no rules, no speed limits and no heed for the law. En route, Buckman jockeys with an international ensemble of racers for a $100,000 purse. But there are none more important than Cade Redman, his direct competition for a guaranteed spot on the elite Modern Motors racing team.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which there are no rules, no speed limits and no heed for the law. En route, Buckman jockeys with an international ensemble of racers for a $100,000 purse. But there are none more important than Cade Redman, his direct competition for a guaranteed spot on the elite Modern Motors racing team.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of illegal cross-country racing and individual ambition lacks a strong, inherent political valence, and its lighthearted anti-authoritarianism is not presented as a deep ideological critique, resulting in a neutral rating.
This 1976 action-comedy features a cast predominantly reflecting the traditional demographics of its era, with no explicit diversity-driven casting choices. The narrative centers on an illegal cross-country car race, framing its characters and themes without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a minor character, Cade, whose implied queer identity is presented incidentally as part of the eccentric cast. The portrayal avoids strong positive or negative arcs, neither uplifting nor denigrating, and does not centralize queer identity within the narrative.
The film features Mary, a transsexual woman, as a significant character in a cross-country race. While she is depicted with agency and competence, her identity is presented as a quirky detail, reflecting the era's sensationalized view rather than deep affirmation. The portrayal avoids overt ridicule or villainy, resulting in a net neutral impact.
The film features Reverend Buckman, a Christian minister participating in the race, who is portrayed as highly competitive, aggressive, and hypocritical. His actions often contradict his religious calling, serving as a comedic critique of human fallibility and the potential for hypocrisy within religious roles.
The film features several female characters, some of whom are aggressive and participate in chaotic brawls. However, there are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as definitively victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film "Cannonball" (1976) is an original production, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters exist whose gender could have been altered from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Cannonball (1976) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film and therefore do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
3.5
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