8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
Overview
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of greed, betrayal, and individual moral ambiguity, focusing on personal codes of conduct and the consequences of self-interest rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic societal changes.
The film features traditional casting practices of its time, with a predominantly white cast and no intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on classic detective themes without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features coded LGBTQ+ characters, primarily Joel Cairo and Wilmer Cook, whose implied identities are linked to villainy and negative stereotypes. Cairo's effeminate portrayal is often used to mark him as suspicious or weak, contributing to a net negative depiction of queer identity within the narrative.
The Maltese Falcon, a 1941 film noir, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a detective, a valuable statuette, and a cast of criminals, with no elements related to transgender identity or experience.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon" is a faithful adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel. All major characters, such as Sam Spade, Brigid O'Shaughnessy, and Joel Cairo, retain their established genders from the source material.
The 1941 film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel features characters whose on-screen portrayals align with their established racial identities in the source material and prior adaptations. No character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.9
9.7
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