Drama  •  2022  •  114 min  •  Adults (18+)

Armageddon Time (2022)

Armageddon Time poster

Armageddon Time (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Judaism: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

In 1980, Queens, New York, a young Jewish boy befriends a rebellious African-American classmate to the disapproval of his privileged family and begins to reckon with growing up in a world of inequality and prejudice.


Starring Cast

Anne Hathaway  •   Jeremy Strong  •   Banks Repeta


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by exploring systemic racial and class inequality and the uncomfortable realities of white privilege through a personal, melancholic lens, thereby critiquing societal structures.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie features a diverse cast that reflects its 1980s Queens setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative deeply engages with themes of race, class, and privilege, offering a critical examination of societal structures and the impact of inequality on its characters.

Secondary

Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays the Jewish family, particularly the grandparents, with deep respect and warmth, highlighting their resilience, wisdom, and cultural heritage. The narrative affirms the dignity and importance of their Jewish identity and traditions.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Armageddon Time does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a young boy's coming-of-age, his friendship, and societal issues of the era, with no narrative elements related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Armageddon Time (movie, 2022) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's focus is on other social and personal dynamics, rendering the rubric's criteria for transsexual portrayal inapplicable.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Armageddon Time is an original, semi-autobiographical film. Its characters are either new creations or real historical figures (Fred and Maryanne Trump) who are portrayed with their documented genders. No established characters from prior canon or history have their gender changed.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a semi-autobiographical drama featuring original characters and characters based on the director's family. No established historical figures or characters from prior source material with a defined race were portrayed by actors of a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.4
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6.4

Critic Ratings

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7.6
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7.4

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