4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
A Molokai-based civilian pilot and an undercover DEA agent intercept a delivery of diamonds intended for druglord Seth Romero. Seth, his henchmen, and other island undesirables launch a full-scale assault on the duo. If they're going to survive, they'll need the help of agent Rowdy Abilene and his partner/kickboxing expert Jade.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
A Molokai-based civilian pilot and an undercover DEA agent intercept a delivery of diamonds intended for druglord Seth Romero. Seth, his henchmen, and other island undesirables launch a full-scale assault on the duo. If they're going to survive, they'll need the help of agent Rowdy Abilene and his partner/kickboxing expert Jade.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is an action-comedy focused on law enforcement combating drug trafficking and a rogue operative. Its narrative prioritizes entertainment through action and exploitation over the promotion of any specific political ideology, resulting in a neutral stance.
The movie features a largely traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven recasting of roles. Its narrative focuses on action and adventure, and does not incorporate critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features lesbian and implied gay characters whose portrayals lean heavily into harmful stereotypes and are often used for titillation or comedic mockery. The depictions lack dignity and complexity, contributing to a net negative impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film features DEA agents Donna and Nicole who repeatedly engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents, utilizing hand-to-hand combat and teamwork.
The film 'Hard Ticket to Hawaii' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transsexual representation, resulting in an N/A rating.
Hard Ticket to Hawaii is an original film from 1987, featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Hard Ticket to Hawaii is an original film from 1987, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.0
5.1
Critic Ratings
2.5
N/A
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