5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kismet (1944)
Kismet (1944)
Overview
Hafiz, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Hafiz, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of fantasy, romance, and the defeat of a specific tyrannical figure within an ancient setting lacks a strong inherent political valence. The narrative focuses on individual schemes and the triumph of a benevolent ruler, rather than promoting or critiquing specific modern political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie employs traditional Hollywood casting for its period, featuring predominantly white actors in roles set in a Middle Eastern context. Its narrative is an adventure-romance that does not critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit themes related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The film, set in Baghdad, features characters who would canonically be of Middle Eastern descent. These roles are predominantly portrayed by white actors, which constitutes a race swap according to the definition.
The film presents a romanticized vision of a Caliphate in Baghdad, where characters and the cultural setting are implicitly Islamic. While not exploring specific theological aspects, the narrative portrays the society, its benevolent ruler, and its virtuous inhabitants with dignity and sympathy. The film's overall tone is one of exotic adventure and romance, presenting the cultural backdrop without critique or negativity, thus aligning with a respectful, albeit superficial, portrayal.
Kismet (1944) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding queer representation within the film's narrative.
The film "Kismet" (1944) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a fantastical Arabian setting, a beggar's rise, and romantic entanglements, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The film "Kismet" does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in or is victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in such action sequences.
The 1944 film "Kismet" is an adaptation of the 1911 play of the same name. All significant characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
5.3
Critic Ratings
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