MovieBias

See all results for ""
BrowseAnalyticsAbout

Newton (2017)

Newton poster

Newton (2017)

Overview

A government clerk on election duty in a conflict-ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Powered byJustWatch

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed

Viewer Rating
8.0

Overview

A government clerk on election duty in a conflict-ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film offers a nuanced critique of the superficiality and systemic failures of democratic processes in marginalized, conflict-affected regions, highlighting the disconnect between bureaucratic ideals and ground realities.

The film features a diverse Indian cast, reflecting typical representation within its cultural context. Its narrative is a political satire that explores systemic challenges in the electoral process, without explicitly critiquing traditional Western identities or centering explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

The film's narrative primarily focuses on the challenges of conducting an election in a conflict zone, with family life and values remaining peripheral to the central plot. There is no significant portrayal or endorsement of specific family structures or norms.

The film 'Newton' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on the challenges faced by an election officer in a remote, conflict-ridden area, without engaging with queer identities or issues.

The film Newton, 2017, centers on an election officer's efforts to conduct fair polls in a Naxal-controlled area. The narrative does not feature any transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The story is solely dedicated to its political and social commentary on democracy and bureaucracy.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Newton (2017) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters are new creations for this specific movie. No characters have been portrayed with a different gender than a previously established canonical or historical identity.

Newton (2017) is an original film featuring characters created for its narrative. There is no prior source material or historical basis establishing the race of its characters, thus precluding any race swaps.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
9.4
Metacritic logo
N/A

More Like This

Shree 420 poster
Leans Progressive
7.7
Shree 420
 (1955)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
OMG: Oh My God! poster
Leans Progressive
7.7
OMG: Oh My God!
 (2012)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Idi muzhakkam poster
Leans Progressive
8.0
Idi muzhakkam
 (1980)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Chori Chori poster
Center
7.2
Chori Chori
 (1956)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
The Dirty Picture poster
Progressive
7.6
The Dirty Picture
 (2011)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
English Vinglish poster
Leans Progressive
7.8
English Vinglish
 (2012)

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Taxi No. 9211 poster
Center
6.8
Taxi No. 9211
 (2006)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
OMG 2 poster
Leans Progressive
7.5
OMG 2
 (2023)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Hindi Medium poster
Leans Progressive
7.9
Hindi Medium
 (2017)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
PK poster
Leans Progressive
7.9
PK
 (2014)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani poster
Leans Progressive
7.0
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
 (2023)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Not Rated
LGBTQ: Positive
Maaveeran poster
Progressive
8.1
Maaveeran
 (2023)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Chal Mera Putt 2 poster
Leans Progressive
8.3
Chal Mera Putt 2
 (2020)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Chameli Ki Shaadi poster
Leans Progressive
7.2
Chameli Ki Shaadi
 (1986)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Rang De Basanti poster
Leans Progressive
8.1
Rang De Basanti
 (2006)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Badhaai Do poster
Progressive
7.7
Badhaai Do
 (2022)

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
3 Idiots poster
Leans Progressive
8.3
3 Idiots
 (2009)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Nna Thaan Case Kodu poster
Progressive
8.4
Nna Thaan Case Kodu
 (2022)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Monsoon Wedding poster
Leans Progressive
7.8
Monsoon Wedding
 (2001)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Queen poster
Progressive
8.2
Queen
 (2014)

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
MovieBias

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookies PolicyAI Policy

Copyright 2026 © moviebias.com