7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Thriller, History, Drama • 2019 • 112 min • Adults (18+)
Official Secrets (2019)
Official Secrets (2019)
Overview
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Starring Cast
Keira Knightley • Matt Smith • Matthew Goode
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Starring Cast
Keira Knightley • Matt Smith • Matthew Goode
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film explicitly champions a whistleblower who exposed government lies to prevent an unjust war, unequivocally critiquing state power and promoting transparency and individual moral courage. This aligns with a progressive anti-war and anti-authoritarian stance.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium
The movie primarily features traditional casting that aligns with the real-life individuals involved in the historical events depicted. Its narrative focuses on political ethics and whistleblowing, critiquing government actions rather than explicitly framing traditional identities negatively or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Official Secrets' is a biographical political thriller centered on Katharine Gun's actions as a whistleblower. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, resulting in no portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Official Secrets" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a political thriller based on real events concerning a GCHQ translator and the lead-up to the Iraq War, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures, including Katharine Gun, Martin Bright, and Peter Beaumont. All major characters are portrayed by actors matching the historical gender of the individuals they represent.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Official Secrets" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, including Katharine Gun, Martin Bright, and Peter Beaumont, are portrayed by actors who share the same race as their documented historical counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.3
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