7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Batman (1966)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict addresses urban decay and institutional failure, with its solution championing individual responsibility and extra-legal action by a wealthy individual, which aligns with themes of skepticism towards government and the necessity of strong individual intervention.
The movie features primarily traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white main roles. Its narrative does not critically portray traditional identities, instead framing them neutrally or positively, and DEI themes are not central to the story.
Secondary
The show features female characters like Batgirl, who are frequently depicted as highly skilled martial artists. She regularly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, demonstrating superior combat prowess and agility.
Catwoman, a character consistently depicted as white in the source comics, was portrayed by Eartha Kitt, a Black actress, in the third season of the 1966 series.
The 'Batman' show, generally referring to mainstream animated or live-action series, does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on crime-fighting, character development, and villainous plots without incorporating identifiable queer representation.
The 1966 'Batman' television series does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its impact on transsexual representation.
The 1966 Batman series faithfully adapted the genders of its established comic book characters. All major characters, heroes and villains alike, maintained their canonical gender from the source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
7.2
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