5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
Overview
When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict, human survival against nature, is inherently apolitical, and its solution champions universal values of ingenuity, leadership, and cooperation rather than any specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern actors, reflecting an international crew. However, these roles do not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white lead characters. The narrative primarily focuses on survival, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The 2004 film is a remake of the 1965 movie. Several characters, including Lew Moran, Rady, and Carlos, were portrayed by white or Hispanic actors in the original, but are played by Black or Asian actors in the 2004 adaptation, constituting race swaps.
The film portrays Dr. Jeremy's Christian faith as a genuine source of hope, moral guidance, and personal strength amidst extreme adversity. His prayers and scripture offer comfort and resilience without being depicted as foolish or ineffective.
The film 'Flight of the Phoenix' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the survival efforts of plane crash victims in the Gobi Desert, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Flight of the Phoenix" (2004) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on survival and escape after a plane crash in the desert, thus rendering the transsexual portrayal N/A.
The film focuses on a group of survivors stranded in the desert, with conflict arising from the environment and internal group dynamics. There are no scenes depicting a female character engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The 2004 film is a remake of the 1965 movie and novel. While it introduces a new female character among the survivors, none of the established male characters from the original source material are portrayed as female in the remake.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
3.0
4.7
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