War, Drama, History, Action  •  2022  •  108 min  •  Adults (18+)

Narvik (2022)

Narvik poster

Narvik (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Strongly Traditional

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

Narvik covers the 1940 Battle of Narvik, where Norwegian forces handed Hitler his first military defeat while fighting to hold a small Arctic town sitting atop strategically vital iron ore deposits. The film centers on a Norwegian family caught between occupation and resistance, and that human core is what drives the Traditional label. Patriotism, national sovereignty, and the defense of home against foreign aggression sit at the center of the story. Family bonds, a committed marriage under wartime pressure, and parental sacrifice reinforce that framing throughout. There are no progressive social signals to complicate it. The result is a war drama that reads, culturally, like a straightforward celebration of nation, family, and duty.


Starring Cast

Kristine Hartgen  •   Carl Martin Eggesbø  •   Christoph Gelfert Mathiesen


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: Medium

The film's narrative champions national defense and sovereignty against foreign aggression, aligning with conservative values of patriotism and national strength.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features traditional casting consistent with its historical setting in WWII Norway, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the historical conflict and human drama, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI-driven critique.

Secondary

Family Values: Strongly Traditional
Confidence: Medium

The film strongly portrays and celebrates traditional family values, emphasizing the enduring bond of heterosexual marriage, the sanctity of the nuclear family, and parental sacrifice for children amidst wartime adversity.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Narvik, 2022" is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Narvik during World War II. Based on available plot summaries, character descriptions, and critical reviews, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative. The story primarily focuses on the experiences of soldiers and civilians amidst the conflict.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Narvik' is a historical war drama depicting the events of the Battle of Narvik in 1940 and its impact on a Norwegian family. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes, focusing instead on wartime experiences and resistance.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features female characters, notably Ingrid Tofte, who navigate the dangers of war. However, their roles do not involve direct physical combat. No female character is depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a historical drama featuring original, fictional characters created for the narrative. There is no evidence that any character was previously established as a different gender in historical records or prior adaptations.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a historical drama set in Norway during World War II. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that any named or significant historical character, or any character widely established as a specific race, was portrayed by an actor of a different race.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.8

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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