Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.1

Overview

In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas who seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops comm...

Starring Cast

Tom Hanks • Julia Roberts • Philip Seymour Hoffman

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Tom Hanks • Julia Roberts • Philip Seymour Hoffman

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film ultimately critiques the short-sightedness and lack of long-term commitment in US foreign policy, highlighting the severe negative consequences of intervention without comprehensive follow-through, which aligns with left-leaning perspectives on international relations.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

Charlie Wilson's War features a cast that largely reflects the historical figures involved, primarily white actors in central roles, without any explicit race or gender-swapping. The narrative focuses on the historical events and the actions of its protagonists, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without offering a critical portrayal or making DEI themes central to its story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Charlie Wilson's War" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political and international events, as well as the personal life of Charlie Wilson, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a historical drama based on real events and individuals. All major characters, including Charlie Wilson, Joanne Herring, and Gust Avrakotos, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts. No established character's gender was altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's race being changed from their established historical identity.