6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Oh, God! (1977)
Oh, God! (1977)
Overview
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the rigidity and hypocrisy of established religious institutions while affirming the existence of God and promoting universal values of love, kindness, and environmental care. Its focus on spiritual truth and common-sense morality, rather than specific political ideologies, places it as neutral.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and does not incorporate intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of faith and belief, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The film affirms the existence of a benevolent God and the core spiritual message of faith and love, while satirizing the human-made rules and commercialism of organized religious institutions. The narrative aligns with God's simple, universal message.
Judaism is depicted respectfully through sympathetic characters like Jerry's wife and a reasonable rabbi. The film presents it as a valid path to God, without critique of its core tenets.
The film "Oh, God!" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot focuses exclusively on a supermarket manager chosen by God to spread a message, and the societal reactions to this claim. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities or issues within the narrative.
The film "Oh, God!" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a supermarket manager chosen by God to spread His message, exploring themes of faith, doubt, and the existence of a higher power without touching upon gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Oh, God!" is an adaptation of Avery Corman's novel. All major characters, including the portrayal of God, maintain the same gender as established in the source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
The film "Oh, God!" (1977) is an adaptation of a novel where the main characters, Jerry Landers and God, are consistently portrayed by white actors, aligning with the source material's implicit or explicit descriptions. There are no instances of characters being portrayed by a different race than established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
7.2
5.6
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