8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Overview
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques political corruption, but its championed solution emphasizes individual moral integrity, unwavering patriotism, and the restoration of foundational American ideals within the existing democratic system, aligning with right-leaning values of individual responsibility and traditionalism.
The film features a cast that is primarily traditional, reflecting the casting norms of its time, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on political idealism versus corruption, without critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film champions moral integrity, honesty, and self-sacrifice through its protagonist, Jefferson Smith, whose character embodies virtues deeply rooted in a broad, idealized Christian ethic. The narrative affirms these values as essential for justice and a healthy democracy, positioning them against political corruption.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, a 1939 political drama, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political idealism and corruption, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 political drama centered on an idealistic senator fighting corruption. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it engage with issues related to transgender identity. Therefore, its portrayal is categorized as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character genders. All characters were created for this film, and their on-screen portrayal aligns with their original conception. Therefore, no gender swaps are present.
The film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" is an original story from 1939, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
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9.7
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