7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dr. No (1962)
Dr. No (1962)
Overview
Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict involves a British agent defending national security and Western interests against a rogue organization, implicitly affirming the existing geopolitical order and the necessity of decisive action to maintain it.
The movie features traditional casting for its primary roles, with no intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative consistently portrays traditional identities, particularly the white male protagonist, in a positive and uncritical manner.
Secondary
Dr. No, canonically established as half-Chinese and half-German in the source novel, is portrayed by Joseph Wiseman, a white actor, in the film. This casting constitutes a race swap for a major character.
Dr. No does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and traditional gender roles, reflecting the cultural context of its release. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities.
Dr. No, the inaugural James Bond film, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on espionage and adventure, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features several female characters, including Honey Ryder and Miss Taro, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their roles do not involve such combat scenarios.
All major characters in Dr. No (1962), including James Bond, Dr. No, Honey Ryder, M, and Miss Moneypenny, retain the same gender as established in Ian Fleming's source novel.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.5
7.8
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