7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Harriet (2019)
Harriet (2019)
Overview
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic oppression (slavery) and championing liberation through active resistance and collective action, aligning with themes of social justice and human rights.
The film centers on the life of Harriet Tubman, featuring a predominantly Black cast that accurately reflects the historical period and subject. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures by portraying white slave owners negatively, making themes of racial justice and freedom central to the story.
Secondary
The film portrays Harriet Tubman's profound Christian faith as the unwavering source of her strength, visions, and moral conviction to escape slavery and lead others to freedom. While some characters misuse religious texts to justify oppression, the narrative unequivocally affirms the liberating and virtuous aspects of faith as embodied by Tubman and the abolitionist movement.
The film "Harriet" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on the historical figure Harriet Tubman's fight for freedom and her abolitionist efforts, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Harriet" is a biographical drama about Harriet Tubman, a cisgender woman, and does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no depiction of transsexual individuals or related narratives within the movie's plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Harriet" is a biopic about the historical figure Harriet Tubman. All significant historical characters, including Harriet Tubman and William Still, are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the documented gender of the historical figures.
The film 'Harriet' is a biopic about Harriet Tubman, a historically Black figure. The lead role is portrayed by Cynthia Erivo, a Black actress, aligning with the historical race of the character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.3
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.6
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