6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dial M for Murder (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A London businessman concocts an intricate plan to murder his unfaithful wife for her money.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
This film is a classic crime thriller focused on a domestic murder plot driven by individual greed and infidelity. Its narrative champions the eventual triumph of justice through investigation, without engaging with broader political or societal themes, thus remaining ideologically neutral.
The movie features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative focuses on a suspenseful crime plot, and it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot is entirely focused on a heterosexual couple, a planned murder, and the subsequent investigation, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Dial M for Murder" (1981) is a suspense thriller centered on a husband's plot to murder his wealthy wife. Based on the original play and its adaptations, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. The story focuses exclusively on cisgender characters and their relationships, infidelity, and criminal acts.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1981 television adaptation of the classic play and film retains the established genders for all its main characters, including Tony, Margot, Mark, and Lesgate, as portrayed in prior versions.
The 1981 TV movie is an adaptation of the 1952 play and 1954 film. All major characters in the 1981 version are portrayed by actors of the same race as their established counterparts in the original source material and prior adaptations.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
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