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Are there any movies with no feminism and other social engineering?

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Finding movies that are entirely devoid of any themes that could be interpreted as "feminism" or "social engineering" can be challenging since these concepts can be broadly interpreted. However, there are films that focus more on traditional storytelling, action, or adventure without explicitly highlighting social issues or gender roles. Here are a few examples based on general consensus from movie discussions and reviews:

Action and Adventure:

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - While there are certainly strong female characters, the narrative primarily focuses on an epic fantasy adventure, with themes centered around friendship, courage, and the battle against evil rather than explicit social commentary.

Mad Max: Fury Road - Though it features a strong female lead in Furiosa, the movie is often celebrated more for its action and world-building rather than its social messages. Some might argue it subtly promotes feminist ideals, but it's primarily an action spectacle.

Classic Films:

Casablanca - This classic focuses on love, sacrifice, and wartime intrigue, with characters defined more by their personal choices and the historical context rather than by gender politics.

Horror and Sci-Fi:

Alien - While Sigourney Weaver's Ripley is a pioneering female action hero, the film is more known for its horror elements and setting in space than for overt social commentary. Though, some might argue its portrayal of Ripley as a competent, decisive leader could be viewed as feminist.

Comedy:

The Big Lebowski - A cult classic that dives into absurdity, bowling, and the life of The Dude, with less focus on social engineering themes, though it does have its share of commentary on society.

It's important to note that even in films where these themes are not the central focus, interpretations can vary widely. What one person might see as devoid of "social engineering" another might see as subtly or even unintentionally promoting such themes. Additionally, modern audiences often re-evaluate older films through contemporary lenses, which can lead to discussions about feminism or other social issues even in films not explicitly made with those intentions.

The concept of "no feminism or social engineering" can also be subjective since these themes can be present in nuanced ways. Therefore, the absence of these themes would typically mean a focus on other narrative elements like plot, character development, or genre-specific action without directly addressing or critiquing social structures.

Are there any movies with no female heroes?

Finding movies with absolutely no female heroes or characters who play significant roles can be quite challenging, as many films, even those from earlier decades, include at least some female characters with agency or importance. However, here are a few examples where the narrative primarily or exclusively focuses on male heroes:

The Deer Hunter (1978) - While there are female characters in this film, the central narrative revolves around the male friendships and their experiences during and after the Vietnam War. Women are more in supporting roles.

Goodfellas (1990) - Although there are significant female characters, like Karen Hill, the focus is predominantly on the male characters and their criminal activities. The female characters are mostly shown in relation to the male protagonists.

Reservoir Dogs (1992) - This film by Quentin Tarantino has an all-male cast, focusing on a group of criminals after a botched heist. No female characters appear on screen.

The Great Escape (1963) - This film about a WWII prisoner-of-war escape has a large ensemble cast of male characters. Women are almost entirely absent from the narrative.

The Dirty Dozen (1967) - Another WWII film with a focus on an all-male group of convicts turned soldiers for a special mission. Female characters are minimal and not central to the plot.

Das Boot (1981) - A German submarine film where the claustrophobic setting and the focus on the crew's experience during World War II exclude women from the narrative.

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) - Here, the story centers around male POWs and their Japanese captors during the construction of the railway bridge in WWII. Female roles, if any, are very marginal.

These films are characterized by narratives where the action, development, and resolution primarily involve male characters. However, even in these instances, the absence of female heroes does not necessarily equate to the absence of female characters entirely, as some might have minor roles or influence the plot indirectly.

It's also worth noting that the lack of female heroes in cinema often reflects broader cultural, historical, or genre-specific contexts where male-centric narratives were more common or where settings (like military or prison environments) naturally limit female presence. Over time, with changing societal norms and storytelling diversity, films featuring female heroes or co-leads have become more prevalent.

More examples

Here are additional examples of movies where the narrative centers on male characters with little to no female heroes or significant female roles:

The Wild Bunch (1969) - Sam Peckinpah's classic Western about a group of aging outlaws, with the story revolving around their final heist and the ensuing chaos. Female characters are present but not central to the plot.

Apocalypse Now (1979) - This Vietnam War epic focuses on Captain Willard's journey into the heart of darkness. While there are minor female roles, the film is predominantly about male characters and their experiences.

Cool Hand Luke (1967) - The story of Luke Jackson in a Florida prison camp centers entirely on male prisoners, with women appearing briefly but not as heroes or central figures.

The Longest Day (1962) - An epic recounting of D-Day, with a vast ensemble cast of male soldiers. Female characters are barely present, focusing on the military operation itself.

The Magnificent Seven (1960) - A Western where a group of gunfighters is hired to protect a village from bandits. Women in the film are generally in very supporting roles.

A Bridge Too Far (1977) - Another WWII film that concentrates on Operation Market Garden, with a male-dominated cast and very little screen time for women.

Zulu (1964) - Depicts the Battle of Rorke's Drift, with the narrative focusing on British soldiers defending against Zulu warriors. No significant female characters are featured.

The Killing Fields (1984) - While the film does include a female journalist, the story's heart is the relationship between two male journalists, one Cambodian and one American, during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.

The Right Stuff (1983) - Chronicles the early days of the U.S. space program, where the focus is on male test pilots and astronauts. Women are present but mainly in domestic or supportive roles.

Paths of Glory (1957) - Stanley Kubrick's film about French soldiers during WWI, with the plot revolving around the court-martial of three soldiers. No female heroes or significant roles for women.

These films often reflect periods in history or genres where male roles were predominant due to the context or setting of the story. It's worth noting that even within these films, the lack of female heroes does not mean the absence of women entirely, but rather that their roles do not drive the narrative or focus of the story.

Can you find more examples?

Here are more examples of films with narratives centered around male characters, where female heroes or significant female roles are minimal or absent:

The Guns of Navarone (1961) - A WWII adventure about a team of Allied commandos on a mission to destroy a German fortress. Women play very minor roles.

The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) - About survivors of a plane crash in the desert attempting to rebuild their aircraft. The cast is predominantly male, with no significant female characters.

The Battle of Algiers (1966) - A dramatization of the Algerian struggle against French colonial rule, focusing on male revolutionaries and soldiers. Women have minor roles.

Where Eagles Dare (1968) - Another WWII mission film with an all-male commando team infiltrating a German castle. There's one notable female character, but she's not a hero in the traditional sense.

Papillon (1973) - The story of Henri Charrière's imprisonment and escape attempts, focusing on his relationship with fellow prisoner Louis Dega. Women appear briefly.

Midway (1976) - This historical drama about the Battle of Midway centers on the male military personnel involved in the battle.

The Big Red One (1980) - Samuel Fuller's semi-autobiographical account of a WWII sergeant and his squad, with no significant female roles.

Das Boot (1981) - Already mentioned, but worth reinforcing as an example where the confined setting of a submarine naturally limits the presence of women.

Platoon (1986) - Oliver Stone's Vietnam War film that focuses on the experiences of male soldiers. Women are not central to the narrative.

Glory (1989) - The story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first African-American regiments in the Civil War. The film is almost entirely male-focused.

The Hunt for Red October (1990) - This Cold War submarine thriller is centered around male characters, both on the Soviet and American sides, with virtually no screen time for women.

Saving Private Ryan (1998) - While there are female characters, particularly in the Normandy scenes, the narrative is heavily focused on the male soldiers.

Black Hawk Down (2001) - The film's depiction of the 1993 raid in Mogadishu centers on the male soldiers involved. Women are present but not as heroes or central figures.

These films span various genres but are united by their focus on male-driven narratives, often due to the historical or setting context of the stories. Keep in mind that even in these films, women might appear in supporting or background roles, but they are not the heroes or main drivers of the plot.

Did they make movies like that between 2000 and 2025?

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Between 2000 and 2025, there were indeed films made that primarily focused on male heroes with minimal or no significant female hero roles. Here are some examples:

Band of Brothers (2001) - While technically a miniseries, it's a notable example based on Stephen E. Ambrose's book about Easy Company during WWII. The narrative is overwhelmingly male-focused, with women in very minor roles.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) - A naval adventure set during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the crew of HMS Surprise. There are no significant female characters.

Jarhead (2005) - Based on the memoir by Anthony Swofford, this film about Marines during the Gulf War has a predominantly male cast with no female heroes.

Lone Survivor (2013) - A dramatization of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, focusing on a Navy SEAL team. Female characters are not central to the plot.

The Revenant (2015) - While there are some female characters, the film's narrative centers on Hugh Glass's survival in the wilderness, with male characters driving the story.

Dunkirk (2017) - Christopher Nolan's film about the Dunkirk evacuation during WWII focuses on the survival and escape of Allied soldiers, with no significant female characters.

1917 (2019) - This film follows two British soldiers during WWI. While there are brief interactions with women, they do not play heroic or central roles.

The Outpost (2020) - Based on the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan, the narrative is centered on the male soldiers stationed at a remote outpost.

Greyhound (2020) - A WWII naval film where the main focus is on the commander of a U.S. Navy destroyer escorting an Allied convoy. Women have very minor roles.

The King's Man (2021) - A prequel to the Kingsman series, focusing on a spy organization during the early 20th century. While there are female characters, the heroes are primarily male.

These films often reflect historical settings or genres where male characters are central due to the nature of the story or the era portrayed. However, even in this time frame, the trend has been towards increasing diversity in roles, including more prominent female characters in various genres. Nonetheless, these examples illustrate that movies with primarily male-centric narratives were still made between 2000 and 2025.

You seem not to be able to find titles after 2021. Why is that?

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My ability to provide information on movies released after 2021 is limited by the data I have access to at the time of this interaction. However, I can use the information from the search results provided earlier to mention some films from 2022 to 2025 that fit your criteria:

Love Hurts (2025) - Starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, this film focuses on Quan's character, an unassuming realtor with a criminal past, with the narrative centered around him. DeBose's role is significant, but the primary focus is on the male lead.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) - Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, with the narrative heavily centered on his character and his team. While there are female characters, the film's focus remains on male heroes.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - This live-action adaptation focuses on Hiccup's story, with Mason Thames in the lead. Although Astrid is a significant character, the narrative primarily revolves around Hiccup's journey.

The Naked Gun (2025) - With Liam Neeson playing the bumbling detective Frank Drebin, the film continues the male-centric comedic narrative of the original series.

These examples are drawn from the search results, indicating that even into 2025, films with a focus on male leads were still being made, though often with more inclusive casts than might have been typical in earlier decades. Remember, these films might still include female characters in supporting or significant roles, but the central narrative or heroics are driven by male characters.

Why did you only mention movies made in 2025?

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