6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hills of Home (1948)
Hills of Home (1948)
Overview
William McClure is the villlage doctor in a remote Scottish glen. Tricked into buying Lassie, a collie afraid of water, he sets about teaching her to swim. At the same time he has the bigger problem that he is getting older and must ensure the glen will have a new local doctor ready.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
William McClure is the villlage doctor in a remote Scottish glen. Tricked into buying Lassie, a collie afraid of water, he sets about teaching her to swim. At the same time he has the bigger problem that he is getting older and must ensure the glen will have a new local doctor ready.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on a boy's illness, family, and the therapeutic bond with his dog, is inherently apolitical. The narrative champions universal themes of love, care, and individual resilience, rather than promoting specific political ideologies or critiquing societal structures.
The film features traditional casting, predominantly with white actors, consistent with its release era. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, without explicit critiques or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film implicitly portrays Christian values through its depiction of community, compassion, and moral uprightness, particularly embodied by the benevolent Dr. MacLure in the Scottish Highlands. While not overtly religious, the narrative aligns with virtues often associated with the faith, presenting it as a positive, foundational element of the community's ethical framework.
The film 'Hills of Home' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a doctor, his dog Lassie, and their experiences in a Scottish community, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Hills of Home (1948) is a drama centered on a doctor and his dog in the Scottish Highlands. The film's plot, characters, and themes do not include any identifiable transsexual individuals or related narratives, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its portrayal.
The film "Hills of Home" is a drama centered on a Scottish doctor and his dog, Lassie. It does not feature any scenes where female characters engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
This film is an adaptation of Ian Maclaren's 'Doctor of the Old School' stories. There is no evidence that any established character from the source material or prior adaptations had their gender changed in the 1948 film.
Based on available information, "Hills of Home" (1948) is a Lassie film featuring characters consistently depicted as white in its source material and on screen. There is no evidence of any character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.6
6.9
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