Disney PlusIron Man (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Overview
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques corporate irresponsibility and the military-industrial complex, but its resolution champions an individualistic, technologically-driven solution focused on personal accountability and national defense, rather than systemic change.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through the casting of a traditionally white comic book character with a Black actor. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on the protagonist's personal journey without explicit critique of these identities.
Secondary
Iron Man (2008) does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Tony Stark's transformation into Iron Man, his relationships with Pepper Potts and Rhodey, and his conflict with Obadiah Stane, without touching upon queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the film receives an N/A rating for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in close-quarters action sequences that fit the specified criteria.
All primary and supporting characters in Iron Man (2008) maintain the same gender as their established comic book counterparts or are original characters whose on-screen gender aligns with their creation. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
All major and legacy characters in Iron Man (2008) are portrayed by actors of the same race as their established comic book counterparts. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.9
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