6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Virus (1980)
Virus (1980)
Overview
Scientists in Antarctica desperately try to find a cure to a military virus that was released in a plane crash and has wiped out the rest of the world.
Starring Cast
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PhiloRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Scientists in Antarctica desperately try to find a cure to a military virus that was released in a plane crash and has wiped out the rest of the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning due to its central critique of the dangers of biological warfare, the nuclear arms race, and the failure of international systems to prevent global catastrophe, advocating for a fundamental shift away from destructive political and military systems.
The movie features a diverse international cast, which naturally arises from its global pandemic setting. The narrative primarily focuses on human survival and geopolitical challenges, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Kinji Fukasaku's 'Virus' (1980) is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film centered on a deadly global pandemic. The story and its characters do not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ individuals or themes, resulting in no depiction within the narrative.
The film 'Virus' (1980) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a post-apocalyptic global pandemic and the struggle for survival among the last remnants of humanity.
The film features female characters primarily in supportive and scientific roles within a disaster scenario. There are no scenes depicting any female character engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
Based on the source novel "Fukkatsu no Hi," all major characters in the film "Virus" (1980) retain their original established genders. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical or historical depiction.
The film "Virus" (1980) is an adaptation of a Japanese novel featuring an international cast. There is no evidence of a character canonically established as one race being portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.3
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