Action, Thriller  •  1997  •  124 min  •  Adults (18+)

Air Force One (1997)

Air Force One poster

Air Force One (1997)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.8

Overview

When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.


Starring Cast

Harrison Ford  •   Gary Oldman  •   Glenn Close


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Strong Right
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology through its portrayal of a strong, decisive, patriotic American president who uses force to defeat terrorists and uphold national honor, rejecting any form of negotiation or appeasement.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with traditional portrayals of heroic figures. The narrative does not critique traditional identities, instead presenting them in a neutral to positive light.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Air Force One is an action-thriller centered on a presidential hijacking. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its plot is solely dedicated to the high-stakes conflict aboard the plane.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Air Force One' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on a presidential action-thriller plot involving a hijacked plane and has no elements related to transgender identity or experiences, thus resulting in no depiction.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist, President James Marshall, engaging in combat against male terrorists. No significant female characters are depicted participating in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Air Force One is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been swapped.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Air Force One is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing a canonical race for any character that could be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.5

Critic Ratings

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7.8
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6.2

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