5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ice Station Zebra (1968)
Ice Station Zebra (1968)
Overview
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday (Rock Hudson), is dispatched to save them.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday (Rock Hudson), is dispatched to save them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative champions themes of national security and military competence, portraying a successful mission to protect national interests through disciplined action against external threats during the Cold War.
The movie features a cast that includes visible diversity through a prominent Black actor in a significant supporting role, though the leading roles are traditionally cast. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on the mission without critiquing or highlighting DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Captain Anders, who was depicted as white in Alistair MacLean's source novel, is portrayed by a Black actor in the 1968 film adaptation, constituting a race swap.
Ice Station Zebra is a Cold War spy thriller centered on a nuclear submarine mission to an Arctic ice station. The narrative is devoid of any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on military protocol, espionage, and suspense.
The film "Ice Station Zebra" is a Cold War spy thriller centered on a nuclear submarine mission. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does its narrative touch upon transgender identity or experiences in any capacity.
The film "Ice Station Zebra" does not feature any significant female characters. Consequently, there are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Ice Station Zebra" is an adaptation of Alistair MacLean's novel. All significant characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.6
6.3
Critic Ratings
4.4
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