7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Western, Action, War • 1962 • 164 min • All Ages
How the West Was Won (1962)
How the West Was Won (1962)
Overview
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
Starring Cast
James Stewart • John Wayne • Gregory Peck
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
Starring Cast
James Stewart • John Wayne • Gregory Peck
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
How the West Was Won receives a +1 rating because its dominant narrative celebrates American westward expansion, individual pioneering spirit, and national progress, aligning with traditional conservative values of patriotism and self-reliance.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, reflecting the filmmaking practices of its era. Its narrative primarily celebrates the westward expansion and the pioneering spirit, framing traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational moral and spiritual force for the pioneers, emphasizing virtues like perseverance, family values, and resilience. It depicts adherents' faith with respect, showing it as a source of strength and guidance throughout their arduous journey westward. The narrative aligns with the dignity and moral framework often associated with the faith of the settlers.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "How the West Was Won" is an epic Western from 1962 that chronicles the expansion of the American frontier through the experiences of a pioneering family. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "How the West Was Won" is an epic Western depicting several generations of a pioneer family and historical events. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore transgender identity in its narrative.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film features original characters created for its screenplay, not adaptations of pre-existing canonical figures or specific historical individuals whose gender was established elsewhere. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is an original screenplay depicting fictional characters and historical figures. All historical figures portrayed (e.g., Grant, Sherman, Cody) were white and are depicted by white actors. Fictional characters' races are consistent with their on-screen portrayals, with no prior canon to establish a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.5
5.6
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