7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Invictus (2009)
Invictus (2009)
Overview
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
While addressing the inherently progressive issue of post-apartheid racial division, the film's central solution champions national unity, forgiveness, and strong, unifying leadership through sport, consciously balancing competing viewpoints rather than promoting a specific ideological agenda.
The film features a historically accurate and diverse cast reflecting post-apartheid South Africa, including prominent Black and white characters. Its narrative centers on themes of racial reconciliation and national unity, focusing on bridging divides rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Invictus is a biographical sports drama centered on Nelson Mandela's efforts to unite post-apartheid South Africa through the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus the rubric's criteria for evaluating portrayal are not applicable.
The film "Invictus" focuses on Nelson Mandela's efforts to unite post-apartheid South Africa through the 1995 Rugby World Cup. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in an N/A rating for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Invictus is a biographical film depicting real historical figures, primarily Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar, and their associates. All historical characters are portrayed with their documented genders, and original characters do not constitute gender swaps.
Invictus is a historical drama depicting real events and figures. All major historical characters, including Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar, are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical race. No established characters were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
7.6
7.4
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