Prime VideoCapricorn One (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoPhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict centers on a government conspiracy and cover-up, with the narrative championing individual investigative journalism as the solution to expose institutional deception. This emphasis on distrust in powerful state entities and the importance of individual agency against corruption aligns with right-leaning and libertarian critiques of government overreach.
The film includes visible diversity within its main cast, featuring a prominent Black actor in a lead role, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, with no explicit critique directed at white or male characters based on their identity.
Secondary
Capricorn One is a 1978 sci-fi thriller centered on a government conspiracy. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this rubric.
The film features female characters in supporting roles, such as Kay Brubaker and Betty Walker. However, none of these characters engage in direct physical combat against male opponents, nor do they achieve victories in such encounters. The action sequences primarily involve male characters.
Capricorn One is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing source materials or historical figures from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Capricorn One is an original film with characters created specifically for its 1977 release. There is no prior source material or historical record from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.4
3.8
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