8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
High Noon (1952)
High Noon (1952)
Overview
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions individual duty and courage in the face of collective cowardice and societal failure, emphasizing the necessity of a single moral actor to uphold justice. This focus on individual responsibility and the lone hero as the solution aligns with right-leaning values.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, reflecting the typical demographics of its time and genre. The narrative positively frames traditional identities, particularly through its heroic white male protagonist, without presenting any critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the Christian community, including its minister and churchgoers, as cowardly and hypocritical, abandoning the marshal in his time of need. Their actions fail to reflect moral courage or community support, highlighting a critique of their adherence to faith.
High Noon does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on Marshal Will Kane's personal and professional struggles, with all depicted relationships and identities being heterosexual.
The film "High Noon" (1952) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a marshal's struggle against outlaws in a Western setting, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
High Noon is an adaptation of the short story "The Tin Star." All major characters in the film maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed on screen as a different gender than their canonical depiction.
High Noon is a fictional Western film based on a short story. All major characters, including Will Kane and Amy Fowler Kane, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the characters' established or implied racial identities in the source material and the film itself. There are no instances of characters being portrayed by a different race than their established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.9
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