6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ryan's Daughter (1970)
Ryan's Daughter (1970)
Overview
In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores the tragic consequences of individual desire clashing with rigid societal norms and the destructive power of collective judgment and mob mentality. Its focus on universal human failings within a politically charged historical context, rather than advocating for a specific political ideology, leads to a neutral rating.
The film features a cast that aligns with its historical setting in rural Ireland, primarily consisting of white actors without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative explores themes of love and societal pressures within this community, framing traditional identities neutrally without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, as a foundational element of the Irish village, offering both moral guidance and community structure. While depicting the human failings of its adherents, such as gossip and judgment, the narrative presents the faith itself, particularly through the complex and ultimately compassionate character of Father Hugh, with respect and nuance, aligning with its virtues rather than condemning it.
The film "Ryan's Daughter" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and the historical context of early 20th-century Ireland, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
Ryan's Daughter does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story is centered on a young woman's affair and its consequences within a conservative Irish village during World War I, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Ryan's Daughter is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
Ryan's Daughter is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic of specific historical figures. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.1
Critic Ratings
4.7
N/A
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