8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Local Hero (1983)
Local Hero (1983)
Overview
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by subtly critiquing corporate expansion and materialism in favor of environmental preservation, community, and the intrinsic value of nature, as exemplified by the corporate CEO's change of heart and the protagonist's personal transformation.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its setting in a Scottish village and an American corporation in the early 1980s, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on cultural and environmental themes, offering a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities rather than a critique.
Secondary
The film portrays Reverend Macpherson, the local minister, as a kind, respected, and integral member of the community. His presence and role affirm the positive, unifying aspects of faith within the village's traditional structure.
Local Hero does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a corporate acquisition in a Scottish village, focusing on cultural differences and environmental considerations, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
The film "Local Hero" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an American oil executive's experiences in a remote Scottish village, exploring themes of corporate ambition, environmentalism, and community, without incorporating transgender-related content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Local Hero is an original film with an original screenplay by Bill Forsyth. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Local Hero is an original film from 1983, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.8
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.3
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