6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Aeronauts (2019)
The Aeronauts (2019)
Overview
In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of scientific discovery and human perseverance in the face of extreme challenges. It celebrates individual courage and the spirit of adventure without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features a diverse supporting cast member, though its lead roles are traditionally cast. The narrative focuses on adventure and scientific endeavor, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film depicts a record-breaking balloon flight with a male scientist and a female aeronaut. Historically, the male scientist's co-pilot was also male. The female aeronaut character replaces the historical male co-pilot in the film's central narrative, constituting a gender swap for that significant role.
The film's narrative centers on adventure and scientific exploration, with family relationships providing emotional context. It portrays committed partnerships and sibling bonds without endorsing or critiquing traditional or progressive family structures.
The Aeronauts does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a scientist and a balloon pilot embarking on a perilous journey, focusing on their professional collaboration and personal challenges. The film's scope does not include LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'The Aeronauts' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on historical figures and their adventures in ballooning, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film focuses on a balloonist and a meteorologist undertaking a scientific expedition. Its narrative centers on adventure and survival against natural elements, not direct physical combat between characters. No scenes depict a female character defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The film portrays historical figure James Glaisher with an actor matching his historical race. The character Amelia Wren is a fictional composite, not a direct historical figure, and therefore her casting does not constitute a race swap. Other supporting characters are original to the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.2
6.0
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