7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
War, Drama, History • 2006 • 135 min • Adults (18+)
Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
Overview
There were five Marines and one Navy Corpsman photographed raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945. This is the story of three of the six surviving servicemen - John 'Doc' Bradley, Pvt. Rene Gagnon and Pvt. Ira Hayes - who fought in the battle to take Iwo Jima from the Japanese.
Starring Cast
Ryan Phillippe • Jesse Bradford • Adam Beach
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
There were five Marines and one Navy Corpsman photographed raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945. This is the story of three of the six surviving servicemen - John 'Doc' Bradley, Pvt. Rene Gagnon and Pvt. Ira Hayes - who fought in the battle to take Iwo Jima from the Japanese.
Starring Cast
Ryan Phillippe • Jesse Bradford • Adam Beach
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film critiques the government's manipulation of soldiers for propaganda and war bonds, deconstructing the myth of heroism by focusing on the profound psychological trauma and human cost of war, which aligns with a left-leaning skepticism of nationalistic narratives and official histories.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium
The movie's casting accurately reflects the historical context of World War II American soldiers, primarily featuring traditional demographics without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the experiences of these soldiers, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: Medium
The film portrays Christianity as a significant, albeit often challenged, aspect of the soldiers' lives, offering solace, hope, and a framework for understanding amidst the horrors of war. Characters' struggles with their faith are treated with respect and nuance.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
Flags of Our Fathers is a historical war drama centered on the Battle of Iwo Jima and its impact on the soldiers involved. The film's narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this rubric.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Flags of Our Fathers is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Iwo Jima and its aftermath. The narrative centers on the experiences of soldiers and the psychological impact of war, without featuring any identifiable transsexual characters or themes.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film is a historical war drama focused on male soldiers during World War II. There are no significant female characters depicted in combat roles, nor are there any scenes where a female character engages in or wins direct physical combat against male opponents.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Flags of Our Fathers is a historical war drama depicting real-life figures involved in the Battle of Iwo Jima. All major characters, including the six flag-raisers, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, with no instances of gender swapping from historical records.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film depicts real historical figures from the Battle of Iwo Jima. All major characters, including the flag-raisers, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of the individuals they represent. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
7.6
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