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Bounty Hunters

Name: Bounty Hunters
Director: Shin Terra
Released: 2016
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2016

Not Rated

Director

Shin Terra

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bounty Hunters primarily adheres to the conventions of the action-adventure genre. The story follows a typical arc where protagonists transition from being part of an institution to becoming outsiders due to systemic issues. While the film avoids a homogeneous Western cast by featuring diverse characters, it does not offer explicit subversion of themes. The narrative centers on personal redemption rather than deeper multi-layered or progressive commentary. Overall, the film provides moderate representation through its diverse cast and the presence of a strong female lead, but it largely follows standard genre expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bounty Hunters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit depiction of same-sex relationships or characters whose gender does not match their assigned-at-birth identity.

How does Bounty Hunters portray gender?

Fair

Cat, a legendary bounty hunter, stands out as a strong female lead in a traditionally male-dominated action genre. She embodies competence and leadership in a high-stakes environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bounty Hunters?

Good

The film features a diverse cast including characters like Lee Shan and Ayo, suggesting a move away from predominantly white casting in an international action setting.

How does Bounty Hunters represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline includes a cliché where institutions are viewed with suspicion, but it is unclear if this is meant as a broader cultural critique or just a standard genre element.

Does Bounty Hunters include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Cat, a female legendary bounty hunter, challenges traditional male-dominated action roles.
The casting of Lee Shan and Ayo indicates a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon centric cast.
The globalized setting moves away from a purely Western perspective.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible queer representation or non-traditional gender identities.
There is no depiction of characters dealing with or representing various disabilities.
The film follows conventional genre clichés instead of providing deeper systemic or cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

Lee Shan and Ayo are ex-Interpol agents who are now bounty hunters, chasing fugitives for cash rewards. When the two of them are framed for a hotel-bombing, they join hands with a legendary bounty hunter named Cat, along with her teammates, to find the real bomber.

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