6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Sea Wolves (1980)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portuguese stronghold, English intelligence brings out of retirement a crew of geriatric ex-soldiers, veterans from World War I, using their age as cover. These old soldiers are asked to take to the seas and pull off an unlikely undercover mission.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operation in the Portuguese stronghold, English intelligence brings out of retirement a crew of geriatric ex-soldiers, veterans from World War I, using their age as cover. These old soldiers are asked to take to the seas and pull off an unlikely undercover mission.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning rating is primarily due to its celebration of patriotic duty and individual heroism, showcasing how a group of experienced, unconventional individuals can effectively resolve a national security threat by bypassing bureaucratic obstacles.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with a focus on white, male characters, consistent with its historical setting. The narrative positively frames these traditional identities, celebrating their actions without any critical portrayal or explicit integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Sea Wolves' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is entirely dedicated to a World War II commando operation, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the narrative.
The film 'The Sea Wolves' is a World War II action-adventure movie centered on a British commando raid. It does not include any transsexual characters or explore related themes, resulting in no depiction relevant to the rubric.
The film focuses on a group of elderly male British reservists undertaking a mission during WWII. There are no significant female characters depicted in direct physical combat roles against male opponents.
The film is based on a historical event and a non-fiction book. All major characters, whether based on real historical figures or fictionalized for the plot, maintain their original gender as established in history or the source material. No character established as one gender is portrayed as another.
The film is based on a real World War II event involving British officers in Portuguese India. All major historical characters, who were white, are portrayed by white actors. There is no evidence of any character's established race being changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
5.9
Critic Ratings
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