7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
History, Drama • 2018 • 141 min • Teen (13+)
First Man (2018)
First Man (2018)
Overview
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Starring Cast
Ryan Gosling • Claire Foy • Jason Clarke
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Starring Cast
Ryan Gosling • Claire Foy • Jason Clarke
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film consciously balances the celebration of national achievement and individual heroism with a poignant exploration of the immense personal costs and societal skepticism, focusing primarily on the apolitical themes of grief, ambition, and human endeavor.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie 'First Man' adheres to historical accuracy in its casting, reflecting the predominantly white and male demographics of the 1960s space program without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative frames the traditional identities of its protagonists in a neutral to positive light, focusing on their achievements and personal sacrifices without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
First Man is a biographical drama centered on Neil Armstrong's life and the space race. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "First Man" is a biographical drama about Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. It focuses on his personal life and the space race. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, thus the portrayal is N/A.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, primarily focusing on Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. All significant characters are portrayed on screen with their historically documented gender, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from the historical record.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
First Man is a biographical film depicting real historical figures involved in the Apollo 11 mission. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.7
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