7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History • 1992 • 202 min • Teen (13+)
Malcolm X (1992)
Malcolm X (1992)
Overview
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Starring Cast
Denzel Washington • Angela Bassett • Delroy Lindo
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Starring Cast
Denzel Washington • Angela Bassett • Delroy Lindo
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic racism and champions Black liberation and self-determination, aligning with progressive ideology and identity politics. This strong ideological context and the film's proposed solutions firmly place it on the left.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
This biographical film features a cast that authentically represents the historical figures and context of Malcolm X's life, without explicit race-swapping of traditionally white roles. The narrative, however, strongly and explicitly critiques systemic racism and traditional power structures, making a powerful statement on racial injustice.
Secondary
Christianity: Negative
Confidence: High
The film primarily portrays Christianity through Malcolm X's critique of 'white Christianity' as a historical tool of oppression and hypocrisy, particularly in the context of racial injustice in America. The narrative largely validates this perspective without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the faith itself.
Islam: Positive
Confidence: High
The film depicts Malcolm X's conversion to orthodox Islam during his pilgrimage to Mecca as a profoundly positive and transformative experience. It portrays this form of Islam as a unifying force that transcends racial divisions, leading him to a more inclusive and universal understanding of humanity.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Malcolm X' (1992) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to depicting the life, political evolution, and activism of Malcolm X, without exploring aspects of queer identity or relationships within its plot.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Malcolm X" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on the biographical story of Malcolm X, his early life, conversion to Islam, and his role in the civil rights movement, without any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Malcolm X" is a biopic based on the life of the historical figure Malcolm X. All major historical characters depicted in the film are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the documented gender of the real-life individuals, thus containing no gender swaps.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a biopic of Malcolm X, a historical Black figure. All major historical characters, including Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, aligning with historical documentation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.3
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