7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Overview
In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by championing individual conviction, religious freedom, and personal responsibility as the primary solutions to societal pressures and prejudice, rather than advocating for systemic change. It celebrates individual achievement and national pride within a traditional framework.
The film features a cast that is primarily traditional, reflecting its historical setting without intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on individual stories of faith and overcoming specific prejudices, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film portrays Eric Liddell's devout Christian faith as a source of unwavering moral conviction and personal integrity, particularly in his refusal to run on Sunday. The narrative respects his beliefs and frames his adherence to them as admirable, aligning with the virtues of the faith.
The film highlights Harold Abrahams' Jewish identity as a source of his drive and resilience, explicitly depicting the antisemitism he faces from various characters. The narrative condemns bigotry against his faith and positions the audience to sympathize with his struggle for acceptance and respect.
Chariots of Fire does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the athletic and personal journeys of two male runners, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, focusing on their religious beliefs, struggles against prejudice, and pursuit of Olympic glory in the 1920s.
Chariots of Fire, a historical drama centered on two Olympic runners in the 1920s, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story primarily explores themes of religious conviction, antisemitism, and the pursuit of athletic excellence, with no elements related to transgender identity present in its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Chariots of Fire is a historical drama based on real-life athletes Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams. All major characters, based on historical figures, are portrayed by actors matching their documented gender, with no instances of gender swapping.
Chariots of Fire is a historical drama based on real British athletes from the 1920s. The film's casting accurately reflects the documented races of these historical figures, with no instances of a character's race being altered from their established historical identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.4
7.8
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