Paramount+Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Negative
Overview
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's procedural narrative depicts enhanced interrogation techniques as effective in the hunt for Osama bin Laden, aligning with a right-leaning emphasis on national security and the efficacy of aggressive counter-terrorism measures, despite presenting the methods as morally complex.
The movie features a diverse cast, including a strong female lead, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without making explicit DEI critiques central to its themes.
Secondary
The film depicts the radicalized interpretation of Islam held by Al-Qaeda as the ideology driving the antagonists' violent actions, portraying it as fundamentally oppressive and hateful. The narrative focuses on the destructive nature of this extremist faction without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals or nuance regarding Islam as a whole.
The film "Zero Dark Thirty" focuses on the hunt for Osama bin Laden, depicting intelligence operations and military actions. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Zero Dark Thirty is a historical drama featuring a mix of fictional and real-life characters. All historical figures are portrayed with their documented gender, and the original characters created for the film do not have prior canonical genders to be swapped from.
Zero Dark Thirty is a historical drama based on real events and individuals. All depicted characters whose real-world race is known are portrayed by actors of the same race, and there are no characters from prior fictional source material to establish a different canonical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.1
9.5
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