5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hercules (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
While the film critiques the manipulation of myth and propaganda, its central solution to tyranny and corruption is rooted in individual strength, decisive leadership, and loyalty, aligning with themes of personal responsibility and order.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting of the titular character, Hercules, with a minority actor, which is a clear instance of explicit racial recasting for a traditionally white role. However, the narrative itself maintains a traditional framing, focusing on heroic archetypes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Hercules, a figure from Greek mythology traditionally depicted as white, is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, who is of Samoan and Black Nova Scotian descent. Iolaus, also a Greek mythological figure, is played by Reece Ritchie, who is of Indian descent. These portrayals constitute race swaps.
The film 'Hercules' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and action sequences, resulting in no depiction of queer identity or experiences.
The film "Hercules" (2014) is an action-adventure movie based on the mythological hero. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or character arcs. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate against the provided rubric.
The film features Atalanta, a skilled archer, who participates in battles. However, her victories against male opponents are achieved primarily through ranged combat with a bow and arrow, which does not meet the criteria for close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon fights.
The film adapts the mythological figure Hercules and his companions. All major characters, including Hercules, Iolaus, and Atalanta, retain their established genders from Greek mythology and the source graphic novel. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
5.8
Critic Ratings
5.8
4.7
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