7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Western • 1963 • 112 min
Hud (1963)
Hud (1963)
Overview
Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes too aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains, "I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner."
Starring Cast
Paul Newman • Melvyn Douglas • Patricia Neal
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Hud Bannon is a ruthless young man who tarnishes everything and everyone he touches. Hud represents the perfect embodiment of alienated youth, out for kicks with no regard for the consequences. There is bitter conflict between the callous Hud and his stern and highly principled father, Homer. Hud's nephew Lon admires Hud's cheating ways, though he soon becomes too aware of Hud's reckless amorality to bear him anymore. In the world of the takers and the taken, Hud is a winner. He's a cheat, but, he explains, "I always say the law was meant to be interpreted in a lenient manner."
Starring Cast
Paul Newman • Melvyn Douglas • Patricia Neal
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film presents a nuanced character study of moral decay and integrity, focusing on individual choices and their consequences within a family dynamic rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its exploration of competing moral viewpoints without championing a clear political solution positions it as neutral.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative critiques individual character flaws rather than broadly challenging or negatively framing traditional identities from a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film implicitly portrays traditional Christian values, embodied by Homer Bannon, as a source of integrity and moral strength. While not overtly religious, Homer's character represents a principled stand against the amorality and self-interest personified by Hud, suggesting the film's narrative aligns with these virtues.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Hud" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the complex relationships within a Texas ranching family, exploring themes of morality, greed, and disillusionment through a strictly heterosexual lens.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Hud" (1963) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a Texas ranching family and their personal conflicts, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Hud" is an adaptation of Larry McMurtry's novel "Horseman, Pass By." All major characters, including Hud, Homer, Lonnie, and Alma, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Hud" (1963) is an adaptation of Larry McMurtry's novel "Horseman, Pass By." The main characters, including Hud, Homer, Lonnie, and Alma, are consistently portrayed as white in both the source material and the film. There are no instances of a character's established race being changed for the screen adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.2
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8.6
6.2
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