6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Overview
A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by championing individual love and freedom over national loyalty and state-mandated conflict, implicitly critiquing the futility of perpetual geopolitical tensions through its protagonists' defection.
The movie features a cast that is diverse in terms of nationality and gender, reflecting its South Asian origin, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative positively frames its main characters and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Zoya Humaimi, a highly trained spy, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male agents. Her victories are achieved through skill and martial arts.
The film humanizes its Pakistani characters, particularly the lead female agent, portraying them with complexity and agency. This narrative choice implicitly counters negative stereotypes often associated with Pakistan and Islam in the context of India-Pakistan relations, promoting understanding and dignity.
The film 'Ek Tha Tiger' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a heterosexual romance within a spy thriller context, resulting in no specific portrayal of queer identities or experiences.
The film "Ek Tha Tiger" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on espionage and romance, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Ek Tha Tiger is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical version of any character whose gender could have been swapped.
Ek Tha Tiger is an original film, not an adaptation or biopic. Its characters were created for this movie and do not have a pre-established race from prior canon or historical records. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
6.2
Critic Ratings
7.5
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