5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Freud's Last Session (2023)
Freud's Last Session (2023)
Overview
On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. The film interweaves the lives of Freud and Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. The film interweaves the lives of Freud and Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the philosophical debate between faith and reason, is inherently apolitical in mainstream US discourse. It consciously balances competing viewpoints without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology, focusing instead on intellectual engagement and the human search for meaning.
The movie features traditional casting for its historical figures, Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, with no apparent race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on a philosophical debate between these characters, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Freud's Last Session' offers a respectful and empathetic portrayal of Anna Freud's lesbian relationship with Dorothy Burlingham. It depicts their bond with dignity and explores the external societal challenges they faced, contributing to a positive representation of LGBTQ+ identity within the historical context.
The film respectfully portrays Christianity through C.S. Lewis, presenting his intellectual arguments for faith with depth and nuance. It explores the comfort and meaning faith provides without undermining its validity.
Based on the provided movie details and the absence of additional information, it is not possible to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. There is insufficient data to determine if such depictions exist or what their nature might be, thus an assessment cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film portrays historical figures Sigmund Freud, C.S. Lewis, and Anna Freud, all of whom are depicted with their historically documented genders. There is no evidence of any character's gender being altered from their real-world or canonical representation.
The film depicts historical figures Sigmund Freud, C.S. Lewis, and Anna Freud. All three are portrayed by actors (Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, Liv Lisa Fries) whose race aligns with the documented historical race of these individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.6
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.8
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