4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on apolitical themes of survival and human ingenuity, coupled with a balanced portrayal of individual responsibility and collective action, results in a neutral political stance.
The movie features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, reflecting various ethnicities and including a prominent female character, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on survival and teamwork, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive manner without explicit critique or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The 2004 film is a remake of the 1965 movie. Several characters, including Lew Moran, Rady, and Carlos, were portrayed by white or Hispanic actors in the original, but are played by Black or Asian actors in the 2004 adaptation, constituting race swaps.
The film portrays Dr. Jeremy's Christian faith as a genuine source of hope, moral guidance, and personal strength amidst extreme adversity. His prayers and scripture offer comfort and resilience without being depicted as foolish or ineffective.
The film 'Flight of the Phoenix' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the survival efforts of plane crash victims in the Gobi Desert, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Flight of the Phoenix" (2004) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on survival and escape after a plane crash in the desert, thus rendering the transsexual portrayal N/A.
The film focuses on a group of survivors stranded in the desert, with conflict arising from the environment and internal group dynamics. There are no scenes depicting a female character engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The 2004 film is a remake of the 1965 movie and novel, both featuring an all-male group of plane crash survivors. While the 2004 version introduces a new female character, Kelly, she is an original addition to the ensemble and not a gender-swapped portrayal of a character previously established as male in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
3.0
4.7
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