4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hard to Kill (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
Mason Storm, a 'go it alone' cop, is gunned down at home. The intruders kill his wife, and think they've killed both Mason and his son too. Mason is secretly taken to a hospital where he spends several years in a coma. His son meanwhile is growing up thinking his father is dead. When Mason wakes up, everyone is in danger - himself, his son, his best friend, his nurse - but most of all those who arranged for his death
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Mason Storm, a 'go it alone' cop, is gunned down at home. The intruders kill his wife, and think they've killed both Mason and his son too. Mason is secretly taken to a hospital where he spends several years in a coma. His son meanwhile is growing up thinking his father is dead. When Mason wakes up, everyone is in danger - himself, his son, his best friend, his nurse - but most of all those who arranged for his death
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict addresses government corruption, but its solution champions individual vigilantism and self-reliance over systemic reform, reflecting a distrust of institutions and an emphasis on personal responsibility.
The film features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on a white male protagonist seeking revenge, with no critique of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Hard to Kill" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual protagonist's revenge plot, with no elements that would allow for an evaluation of LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Hard to Kill (1990) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or cast. The film's focus is on a detective's quest for revenge, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily features male characters in combat roles. The main female character, Andy Stewart, is a nurse who supports the protagonist but does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters participate in significant action scenes.
Hard to Kill is an original film from 1990, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Hard to Kill is an original film featuring original characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a character's race before their portrayal in this movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.0
Critic Ratings
3.3
4.1
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