5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Next of Kin (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict pits traditional rural family values and self-reliance against urban corruption and an ineffective justice system, ultimately championing individual action and traditional honor as the solution.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no evident intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, a crime thriller, does not incorporate themes that critique or highlight traditional identities, nor does it explicitly address diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
The film portrays the Appalachian community's deeply rooted Christian faith as integral to their identity and code of honor. While their actions, driven by a traditional sense of justice, lead to violence, the narrative presents their beliefs with nuance, depth, and respect for their convictions and strong family loyalty.
The film 'Next of Kin' (1984) does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film 'Next of Kin' (1989) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Its plot centers on a different set of events and character developments, entirely unrelated to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features Jessie Gates as the primary female character. Her role is supportive, and she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents throughout the movie.
Next of Kin (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this specific movie and therefore do not have a pre-established canonical or historical gender that could be swapped.
Next of Kin (1989) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.9
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.3
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