5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Principal (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film champions a solution based on strong individual authority and direct, often forceful, discipline to restore order in a chaotic environment, aligning with conservative 'law and order' principles.
The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, reflecting its urban setting, but does not involve explicit race or gender swaps for traditionally white lead roles. The narrative positively frames the white male protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Principal" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a high school principal's efforts to restore order in a violent educational environment, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the storyline.
The film "The Principal" (1987) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a high school principal's efforts to combat gang violence and restore order, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The film primarily focuses on the male principal's efforts to control a violent high school. Female characters are present in supporting roles but do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The Principal (1987) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
The Principal (1987) is an original film with no prior source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no pre-existing canon or historical record to establish a character's race for a potential swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
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