7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
Overview
The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions individual perseverance, self-reliance, and the power of personal drive to overcome obstacles, aligning with themes often associated with conservative values.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical setting and real-life characters. Its narrative focuses on the positive portrayal of a traditional male protagonist's personal quest, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Fernando, a gay man who cross-dresses, depicted as a kind and dignified motel clerk. He offers significant help and support to the protagonist, Burt Munro, who treats him with respect. This portrayal is affirming, presenting an LGBTQ+ character positively without ridicule or degradation, contributing to a net positive impact.
The film features Tina, a transsexual motel clerk, depicted with dignity and kindness. The protagonist, Burt Munro, accepts her identity without question, fostering a respectful and supportive friendship. Tina provides crucial assistance and companionship, contributing positively to Burt's journey. The portrayal is affirming, avoiding stereotypes or mockery.
The film is a biographical drama centered on Burt Munro's journey to set land speed records. It does not contain any scenes depicting physical combat, martial arts, or close-quarters fights involving any characters, male or female.
The film is a biopic about Burt Munro, a real historical figure whose gender is accurately portrayed. All other significant characters, whether historical or fictionalized, maintain their established or implied gender from the source material or historical record, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film is a biopic about Burt Munro, a real historical figure who was a white man from New Zealand. He is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, a white actor. There are no instances where a canonically or historically established character's race was changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.8
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