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Comedy, Drama, Romance  •  2001  •  95 min

Edges of the Lord (2001)

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Edges of the Lord (2001)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

A 12-year-old Jewish boy hides with a family of Catholic peasant farmers to escape the Nazis.

Starring Cast

Haley Joel Osment  •   Willem Dafoe  •   Richard Banel

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film is a historical drama centered on individual survival and moral choices during the Holocaust, emphasizing universal themes of courage, compassion, and faith in the face of extreme evil. Its focus on human resilience and the condemnation of genocide transcends specific political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium

The film, set in WWII Poland, features historically accurate casting with no intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on the persecution of a Jewish boy during the Holocaust, addressing themes of historical injustice and human morality without broadly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Christianity, particularly through the Catholic priest, as a compassionate and courageous force that provides sanctuary and protection to Jewish children during the Holocaust. The narrative aligns with the virtues of self-sacrifice and moral duty, positioning the faith as a source of profound good in a time of immense evil.

Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High

Judaism is portrayed with deep sympathy, focusing on the unjust persecution of Jewish people during the Holocaust. The narrative condemns antisemitism and highlights the resilience and dignity of Jewish identity, positioning the audience to empathize with the victims of bigotry.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Edges of the Lord" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a young Jewish boy's survival during World War II in Poland, focusing on themes of faith and war, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Edges of the Lord' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a young Jewish boy's survival during World War II in a Polish village, exploring themes of war, faith, and humanity without touching upon transgender identity.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Edges of the Lord" is an original story with characters created specifically for the movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Edges of the Lord" is an original story set during World War II, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically or historically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.7
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6.4

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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