7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Quarry (2016)
Quarry (2016)
Overview
The story of Mac Conway, a Marine who returns home to Memphis from Vietnam in 1972 and finds himself shunned by those he loves and demonized by the public. As he struggles to cope with his experiences at war, Conway is drawn into a network of killing and corruption that spans the length of the Mississippi River.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
The story of Mac Conway, a Marine who returns home to Memphis from Vietnam in 1972 and finds himself shunned by those he loves and demonized by the public. As he struggles to cope with his experiences at war, Conway is drawn into a network of killing and corruption that spans the length of the Mississippi River.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the devastating psychological and social consequences of the Vietnam War on returning soldiers, inherently critiques systemic failures and societal neglect, aligning with left-leaning perspectives on war and government responsibility.
The series features visible diversity in its cast, with significant roles played by minority actors, contributing to a diverse ensemble. The narrative, a gritty crime drama set in the 1970s, explores themes of trauma and moral ambiguity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Quarry features Buddy, a gay hitman, whose identity and relationship with his partner are portrayed with complexity and dignity. His tender relationship serves as a significant emotional anchor, contributing to a net positive depiction of an LGBTQ+ character within the show's gritty narrative.
The series prominently features Buddy, a devout Christian hitman who uses scripture to justify his violent actions. The narrative portrays his twisted interpretation of faith as deeply problematic and hypocritical, highlighting how religious belief can be warped to rationalize cruelty and crime. The film does not offer a counterbalancing positive portrayal of Christianity.
The film 'Quarry, 2016' does not appear to feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences.
The series features female characters, notably Joni Conway, but they are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve skilled hand-to-hand or melee weapon combat victories.
The 2016 series "Quarry" is an adaptation of Max Allan Collins' novels. Key characters, including the protagonist Mac Conway and his wife Joni, retain their original genders from the source material, with no instances of established characters being portrayed as a different gender.
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
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7.3
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