7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dr. No (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict focuses on defending national security and Western interests against a rogue, technologically advanced threat. Its narrative champions individual heroism and state-sanctioned action to restore order, subtly aligning with conservative values of national defense and the protection of the status quo.
The movie primarily features traditional casting for its lead characters, with the presence of diverse supporting roles reflecting the film's setting rather than intentional DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative consistently frames traditional identities positively and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
Dr. No, the titular antagonist, is canonically described in the source novel as being of half-Chinese descent. In the film, the character is portrayed by Joseph Wiseman, a white actor.
Dr. No does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and traditional gender roles, reflecting the cultural context of its release. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities.
Dr. No, the inaugural James Bond film, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on espionage and adventure, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in such direct physical confrontations.
All major characters in Dr. No (1962), including James Bond, Dr. No, Honey Ryder, M, and Miss Moneypenny, retain the same gender as established in Ian Fleming's source novel.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.5
7.8
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