Bridge of Spies (2015)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.0

Overview

In the cold war, a lawyer, James B. Donovan is recruited by the CIA and involved in an intense negotiation mission to release and exchange a CIA U-2 spy-plane pilot, Francis G. Powers. The pilot was arrested alive after ...

Starring Cast

Tom Hanks • Mark Rylance • Alan Alda

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Tom Hanks • Mark Rylance • Alan Alda

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film consciously balances a critique of jingoism and state overreach with a strong affirmation of American constitutional principles and the rule of law, presenting these universal values as a source of national strength against totalitarianism.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical Cold War setting, without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative positively frames its white male protagonist, focusing on themes of justice and integrity rather than critiquing traditional identities or emphasizing DEI.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Bridge of Spies is a historical drama set during the Cold War, focusing on espionage and legal negotiations. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it touch upon issues related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Bridge of Spies is a historical drama based on real events and figures. All significant characters, including James B. Donovan, Rudolf Abel, and Francis Gary Powers, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts. No gender swaps are present.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a historical drama based on real events and figures from the Cold War. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of a character's established race being changed.