7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
High Ground (2021)
High Ground (2021)
Overview
In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
In a remote corner of the wild country, a bloody war rages. Travis is a bounty hunter with one last hope of redemption. Gutjuk is a young Indigenous man trying to save the last of his family. Together they embark on a manhunt, which unravels a secret that ultimately pits them against each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its central critique of colonial violence and systemic racial injustice against Indigenous Australians, portraying the devastating impact of historical oppression and the moral complexities involved.
The film features a diverse cast, including prominent Indigenous Australian actors, which is integral to its historical narrative. The story critically examines colonial history, portraying traditional power structures and their actions in a negative light, making these themes central to the narrative.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian figures, particularly missionaries and colonial authorities, as hypocritical and complicit in the violence and oppression of Aboriginal people, using religious rhetoric to justify their brutal actions.
The film 'High Ground' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate against the rubric.
The film "High Ground" is an Australian historical drama set in the 1930s, focusing on the conflict between an ex-sniper and an Aboriginal man. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The film's narrative centers on male characters involved in conflict in 1919 Australia. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents using skill, strength, or melee weapons.
The film "High Ground" features original characters created for this specific story, rather than adapting pre-existing characters from source material or historical figures with established genders. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
High Ground is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record for specific characters, or previous installments to establish a different canonical race for any character. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
9.0
N/A
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