6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Omega Man (1971)
The Omega Man (1971)
Overview
Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain - sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain - sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film champions individual heroism, scientific ingenuity, and the preservation of civilization against a destructive, fanatical, anti-technology collective, aligning its thematic solutions with right-leaning values of individual responsibility and skepticism of ideological extremism.
The film features a traditional white male lead, with visible diversity in its supporting cast, but does not explicitly recast traditionally white main roles. The narrative frames traditional identities positively, without any critical portrayal, and DEI themes are not central to the story's critique.
Secondary
The film concludes with a strong Christ-like allegory, portraying the protagonist's self-sacrifice as a redemptive act that offers salvation to humanity. This imagery elevates the themes of sacrifice and hope, aligning with Christian virtues.
The film 'The Omega Man' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on post-apocalyptic survival and a plague, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.
The film "The Omega Man" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a post-apocalyptic world and the conflict between the last uninfected man and a cult of mutated survivors, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The film features Lisa, a prominent female character, who is involved in dangerous situations and escapes from the antagonist group. However, there are no scenes depicting her engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The Omega Man is an adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel "I Am Legend." The primary characters, Robert Neville, Lisa (based on Ruth), and Matthias (based on Ben Cortman), maintain their original genders from the source material, despite other character changes.
The film is an adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel "I Am Legend." The protagonist, Robert Neville, is portrayed by a white actor, consistent with the source material. Other significant characters in the film are either new creations or do not have a clearly established race in the novel that would constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.5
5.6
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