Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Right
Primary
While the film's core conflict against fascism is universally condemned, its championed solution emphasizes traditional patriotism, individual heroism, and military duty, aligning with right-leaning values.
The movie features traditional casting with no intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
Captain America: The First Avenger does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Steve Rogers's origin story and his heterosexual romantic interest, Peggy Carter, with no queer representation present in the film's plot or character arcs.
The film features Peggy Carter as a capable military officer, but her combat contributions primarily involve strategic planning and the use of firearms. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The film faithfully adapts the established genders of its core characters from Marvel Comics, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from their source material.
All major characters in Captain America: The First Avenger are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the characters' established canonical depictions in Marvel Comics. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.6
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