Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.9

Overview

He's found his mojo, baby, and now Austin Powers is back again in this shagadelic comedy-adventure. The "sshhh!" hits the fan when Dr. Evil and Mini-Me escape from prison. Joining forces with the superfreaky Goldmember, ...

Starring Cast

Mike Myers • Beyoncé • Seth Green

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Negative

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Mike Myers • Beyoncé • Seth Green

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film is a comedic parody of spy thrillers, focusing on absurd humor, pop culture references, and family reconciliation, rather than engaging with or promoting specific political ideologies.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes visible diversity in its cast, featuring a prominent Black female character, but does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on comedic parody rather than explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: Medium

Austin Powers in Goldmember features 'Number 3' (The Mole) whose effeminate characteristics and catchphrase are primarily used for comedic mockery. This stereotypical portrayal contributes to a negative net impact, as the character's identity is a source of ridicule rather than being depicted with dignity or complexity.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The film features Foxxy Cleopatra, a secret agent, who is shown using martial arts and hand-to-hand combat to defeat multiple male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film introduces new characters like Foxy Cleopatra and Goldmember, but these are original to this installment. No established character from previous Austin Powers films or other source material has their gender altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All returning characters maintain their established race, and new characters introduced in this installment do not qualify as race swaps per the definition.