5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Speed Racer (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict is a strong critique of corporate greed and monopolistic practices that corrupt fair competition, aligning with left-leaning concerns about unchecked corporate power, even as it champions individual integrity and family loyalty as the solution.
Speed Racer features a visibly diverse supporting cast, which contributes to its international and futuristic setting. However, the central family and main heroic figures are predominantly white, and the narrative focuses on themes of corporate integrity versus greed rather than explicitly addressing or critiquing traditional identities or promoting specific DEI themes.
Secondary
Major characters like Speed Racer, Trixie, Pops, Mom, Spritle, and Racer X, who were canonically depicted as East Asian in the original Japanese manga and anime, are portrayed by White actors in the 2008 film adaptation.
Speed Racer does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story is a straightforward adaptation of the classic anime, focusing on family, racing, and corporate corruption, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ content.
The film "Speed Racer" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on racing, family, and corporate espionage without engaging with transgender identity.
Female characters like Trixie and Minx participate in action sequences, primarily as co-pilots or drivers in high-speed races and vehicle-based stunts. However, the film does not feature any scenes where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
The 2008 film "Speed Racer" is an adaptation of the original anime series. All major characters from the source material, such as Speed, Trixie, Pops, Mom, Spritle, Chim Chim, and Racer X, retain their established genders in the movie. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.3
Critic Ratings
4.2
3.7
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