Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery1997

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What We Think

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery nostalgically parodies spy films with irreverence rather than modern ideology. It cheerfully mocks both old-school and new-school values, but doesn’t push a woke agenda. A mostly non-woke, good-humored romp.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film lampoons 1960s spy tropes, with casting and characters chosen for comedic effect, not modern identity quotas. No forced representation or overemphasis on diversity undermining the story. Personality, not identity, drives character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional gender roles and masculinity are humorously exaggerated rather than subverted. If anything, the film cheekily critiques both outdated and modern values, but doesn't actively undermine family, religion, or tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While satirical, the film pokes fun at a range of worldviews, with no clear ideological agenda. Traditional and progressive characters are both caricatured, and there’s no dogmatic messaging or serious villainization of alternatives.

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