Paramount+Mission: Impossible (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on an individual agent's fight against internal corruption within a government espionage agency, emphasizing themes of betrayal and trust without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its primary objective is suspense and action, not political commentary.
The movie includes visible diversity within its ensemble cast, featuring a prominent Black character, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a spy thriller plot, portraying its white male protagonist heroically without critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Mission: Impossible (1996) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on a spy thriller plot involving Ethan Hunt, and there are no elements within the story that depict or address queer identity in any capacity.
The film features female characters in supporting and antagonistic roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are primarily espionage, deception, or are cut short early in the narrative.
The film introduces new characters and retains the established gender of the returning character Jim Phelps from the original TV series. No characters canonically established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender.
The film introduces new characters and portrays Jim Phelps, a legacy character from the original TV series, with an actor of the same race. No established character from prior canon or history was depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
6.7
5.9
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