7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Going My Way (1944)
Going My Way (1944)
Overview
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's rating is +1 because its central narrative champions the revitalization and preservation of a traditional institution (the Catholic Church) and its community through a blend of established values and adaptive, compassionate leadership, aligning with subtle conservative themes of institutional stability and faith.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, reflecting the common casting practices of its era. Its narrative focuses on themes of faith and community, portraying its traditional identities positively without engaging in explicit critiques or incorporating DEI-driven themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Catholicism and its clergy, particularly Father O'Malley, in a highly positive and affirming light. It emphasizes themes of compassion, community, and the power of faith to overcome adversity, showcasing the church as a benevolent and vital institution that brings people together.
Going My Way, a 1944 musical comedy-drama, focuses on the relationship between two Catholic priests and their efforts to save a struggling parish. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with the social and cinematic norms of its era. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable.
The film "Going My Way" (1944) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a Catholic priest's efforts to revitalize a struggling parish, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Going My Way is an original film from 1944, not an adaptation of existing source material or based on historical figures. Its characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Going My Way is an original film from 1944 with fictional characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.5
9.0
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