Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Killers of the Flower Moon poster

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic racial violence, colonial exploitation, and the corrupt power structures that enabled the murder and theft from the Osage Nation. Its narrative directly aligns with anti-capitalist and social justice themes, highlighting historical injustice and the need for federal intervention against local corruption.

The film prominently features the Osage Nation, with casting that reflects the historical Indigenous characters. Its narrative critically examines traditional identities by portraying white characters as central figures in the exploitation and systemic oppression of the Osage people.

Secondary

Killers of the Flower Moon primarily focuses on the racial, social, and political injustices experienced by the Osage Nation. Based on available information, the film does not include any significant or explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative or historical context, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.

Killers of the Flower Moon does not feature transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's focus is entirely on the historical events concerning the Osage Nation and their struggles, rather than gender identity or the trans community.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film portrays real historical figures, such as Mollie Burkhart and Ernest Burkhart, in their historically accurate gender roles, with no evidence of gender-swapped characters or altered gender identities from the historical record.

The film is a historical drama centered on the Osage Nation, explicitly aiming for authentic representation of historical figures and communities. The provided information states that it avoids race-swapping and portrays characters consistent with their documented historical racial identities.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.5
The Movie Database logo
7.4

Critic Ratings

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9.3
Metacritic logo
8.9

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