6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Whistleblower (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its central critique of systemic corruption within international peacekeeping forces enabling human trafficking, highlighting human rights abuses and advocating for accountability for vulnerable populations.
The movie features a diverse international cast reflecting its setting, without explicit race or gender swaps for its primary roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional power structures by explicitly portraying individuals in positions of authority, often white males, as villains due to their corruption and complicity in human trafficking.
Secondary
The film 'The Whistleblower' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to depicting the true story of a peacekeeper uncovering a sex trafficking scandal and institutional corruption in post-war Bosnia.
The film "The Whistleblower" focuses on human trafficking and corruption within peacekeeping forces in post-war Bosnia. Its narrative centers on the exploitation of cisgender women and does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Whistleblower is a biographical drama based on the true story of Kathryn Bolkovac, a real historical figure who was female and is portrayed as such. Other characters are either original to the film or their on-screen gender aligns with any historical basis, thus no gender swap occurs.
The film is a biographical drama based on real events and historical figures. There is no evidence that any character, historically documented as one race, is portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.5
5.9
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