Apollo 13 (1995)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

Based on the true story of the ill-fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon. Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert were scheduled to fly Apollo 14, but are moved up to 13. It's 1970, and The US has already achieved th...

Starring Cast

Tom Hanks • Bill Paxton • Kevin Bacon

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Tom Hanks • Bill Paxton • Kevin Bacon

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film focuses on an apolitical historical event, emphasizing universal themes of human ingenuity, teamwork, and resilience in overcoming a crisis, rather than promoting any specific political ideology.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

Apollo 13 features traditional casting that accurately reflects its historical setting, with no intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative positively portrays traditional identities without any critique, focusing on the heroism and ingenuity of the predominantly white, male characters. The film does not incorporate DEI themes into its central story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Apollo 13 is a historical drama centered on the real-life space mission. The narrative focuses exclusively on the astronauts, ground control, and their families, without any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points. Therefore, the film has no net impact on LGBTQ+ representation.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

Apollo 13 is a historical drama focused on a space mission crisis. It does not feature any combat scenes, and therefore, no female characters engage in or win physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Apollo 13" is a historical drama based on real-life events and figures. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen by actors matching the documented gender of the individuals they represent, with no instances of gender swapping.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Apollo 13 is a historical drama based on real events and figures. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of a race swap.