THX 1138 (1971)

THX 1138 poster

THX 1138 (1971)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make puppets out of people. As THX is without drugs for the first time he has feelings for a woman and they start a secret relationship.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film critiques a totalitarian, technologically advanced society that systematically suppresses human emotion and individuality, aligning with left-leaning concerns about dehumanization and anti-authoritarianism.

The movie includes visible diversity within its supporting cast, while its primary roles are cast in a traditional manner. The narrative primarily critiques a dehumanizing dystopian system, rather than focusing on explicit DEI themes or offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities.

Secondary

THX 1138 is a dystopian science fiction film that explores themes of conformity and rebellion against a totalitarian state. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The film's critique of societal control is broad, not specifically addressing sexual orientation or gender identity.

The film "THX 1138" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a dystopian society's control over human emotions, reproduction, and individuality, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.

The film THX 1138 does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. Female characters are present, but their roles do not involve fighting or defeating male opponents in close-quarters encounters.

THX 1138 is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters whose genders were altered. All characters were created for this narrative, evolving from the director's earlier student film.

THX 1138 is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or a historical biopic. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
The Movie Database logo
6.4

Critic Ratings

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7.2
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7.5

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