Adventure, Science Fiction, Action  •  1991  •  108 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

The Rocketeer (1991)

The Rocketeer poster

The Rocketeer (1991)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.


Starring Cast

Billy Campbell  •   Jennifer Connelly  •   Alan Arkin


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High

The film leans right by championing individual American heroism and ingenuity against an external, ideological threat (Nazis), emphasizing patriotism and a nostalgic view of traditional American values.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The film features traditional casting with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, consistent with its genre and period setting, without incorporating explicit DEI critiques.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Rocketeer, a 1991 adventure film, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative centers on a heterosexual romance and a conflict involving a secret rocket pack, leaving no room for LGBTQ+ representation or related plot points.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The Rocketeer (1991) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a pilot's adventures with a secret rocket pack, and its narrative contains no elements related to transgender identity or experiences, thus resulting in an N/A rating.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Jenny Blake as the primary female character. While she is involved in dangerous situations and shows bravery, she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Her role is primarily as a target or a hostage.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1991 film "The Rocketeer" adapts characters from Dave Stevens' comic book series. All major characters, including Cliff Secord, Jenny Blake, and Peevy, maintain their established genders from the source material. No historical figures depicted in the film have their gender altered.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1991 film "The Rocketeer" adapts the comic book character and story. All major characters, including Cliff Secord, Jenny Blake, and Peevy, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the original comic series. No race swaps were identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.5

Critic Ratings

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7.3
Metacritic logo
5.8

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