7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Only the Brave (2017)
Only the Brave (2017)
Overview
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative celebrates the duty, sacrifice, and brotherhood of first responders, emphasizing traditional virtues of courage and community protection, which aligns with right-leaning values without being overtly political.
The movie features casting that aligns with the historical demographics of the real-life firefighting team, without intentional race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. The narrative positively portrays traditional identities, focusing on the heroism and camaraderie of the firefighters without incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures. Dustin DeFord, a member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who was historically white, is portrayed by Kenny Andam, a Black actor, constituting a race swap.
The film portrays characters drawing strength and comfort from their Christian faith and community, particularly during times of crisis and grief. It presents these aspects respectfully, without critique or satire, as a genuine part of their lives and moral framework.
The film 'Only the Brave' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the male firefighters and their families, focusing on their professional and personal struggles without addressing queer identity or experiences.
The film "Only the Brave" focuses on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite firefighting crew. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, which centers on the lives and sacrifices of the firefighters and their families.
The film focuses on a male firefighting crew and their families. Female characters are present in supportive roles, primarily dealing with the emotional impact of the firefighters' dangerous work. There are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures, the Granite Mountain Hotshots. All characters, including the firefighters and their families, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.7
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