6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Man of Steel (2013)
Man of Steel (2013)
Overview
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right due to its central solution: a powerful individual taking decisive action and making ultimate sacrifices to protect humanity from an external, existential threat, emphasizing themes of strength and responsibility over collective or systemic solutions.
The film features traditional casting for its main characters, aligning with established portrayals of iconic roles. The narrative primarily focuses on the hero's origin and conflict, without explicitly critiquing or centering on themes related to traditional identities or broader DEI concepts.
Secondary
The film features Faora-Ul, a Kryptonian warrior, who engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male US soldiers in Smallville, demonstrating superior physical attributes.
Perry White, a character traditionally depicted as white in DC Comics and prior screen adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actor in "Man of Steel," constituting a race swap.
The film employs significant Christ-like symbolism for Superman, portraying him as a savior figure who makes ultimate sacrifices for humanity. A pivotal scene shows Clark seeking counsel from a priest in a church, which is depicted as a place of solace and wisdom, affirming the positive role of faith and spiritual guidance.
Man of Steel does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Superman's origin, his struggle with identity, and his conflict with General Zod, without incorporating elements related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Man of Steel does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the origin story of Superman, his Kryptonian heritage, and his conflict with General Zod, without any elements related to transsexual identity.
All major characters in Man of Steel, including Superman, Lois Lane, and General Zod, maintain their historically established genders from the DC Comics source material and previous adaptations. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.6
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.5
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Henry Cavill | Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Amy Adams | Lois Lane | Female | White |  United States |
Russell Crowe | Jor-El | Male | White |  New Zealand |
Michael Shannon | General Zod | Male | White | United States |
Kevin Costner | Jonathan Kent | Male | White | United States |
Laurence Fishburne | Perry White | Male | Black | United States |
Diane Lane | Martha Kent | Female | White | United States |
Ayelet Zurer | Lara Lor-Van | Female | White |  Israel |
Christopher Meloni | Colonel Nathan Hardy | Male | White | United States |
Richard Schiff | Dr. Emil Hamilton | Male | White | United States |
Antje Traue | Faora-Ul | Female | White |  Germany |
Harry Lennix | General Calvin Swanwick | Male | Black | United States |
Dylan Sprayberry | Clark Kent at 13 | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
69%
31%
Race
White
85%
Black
15%
Nationalities
United Kingdom
8%
United States
69%
New Zealand
8%
Israel
8%
Germany
8%
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