7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Guru (2007)
Guru (2007)
Overview
A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative celebrates the relentless ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of its protagonist, portraying his aggressive pursuit of wealth and industrial growth as a necessary force against stifling bureaucracy, aligning with right-leaning themes of individual initiative and free-market principles.
The movie features an entirely Indian cast, reflecting its cultural setting, and does not involve recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a male protagonist's journey, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays traditional Indian family life, customs, and marriage rituals, which are deeply rooted in Hindu culture. These elements serve as a sympathetic and dignified backdrop to the protagonist's journey, without being critiqued or satirized.
The film 'Guru' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's journey in business, leading to no portrayal of queer identity within the story.
The film 'Guru' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey in business and personal life, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Guru" is a biographical drama inspired by the life of Dhirubhai Ambani. All major characters, including the protagonist Gurukant Desai and his wife Sujata, maintain the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts.
Guru is a biographical drama inspired by the life of Indian business magnate Dhirubhai Ambani. The film features an Indian cast portraying characters based on real Indian individuals, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.8
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9.2
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