4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Son of God (2014)
Son of God (2014)
Overview
In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Negative
Viewer Rating
4.5
Overview
In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's faithful adaptation of the Gospels emphasizes traditional religious values, divine authority, and individual salvation through faith, which culturally aligns with conservative viewpoints in the US, leading to a right-leaning rating.
The film 'Son of God' utilizes traditional casting for its biblical characters, consistent with historical Western cinematic depictions. Its narrative focuses on the religious story of Jesus without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays several historically Middle Eastern figures, including Jesus, Mary, and Peter, with actors of European or South Asian descent. This constitutes a change from their documented historical race, fitting the definition of a race swap for historical characters.
The film offers a reverent and affirming portrayal of Jesus Christ, his teachings, and the foundational events of Christian faith, aligning the narrative with its virtues.
The film depicts the Jewish religious institutions and their leaders as rigid and hypocritical antagonists who reject Jesus and orchestrate his crucifixion.
As a biblical drama retelling the life of Jesus Christ, 'Son of God' adheres closely to traditional scriptural narratives. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the film's storyline, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film "Son of God" is a biblical drama that retells the life of Jesus Christ. Based on its plot and character roster, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Son of God" is a biblical adaptation depicting the life of Jesus Christ. All major characters, including Jesus, Mary, the disciples, and other historical figures, are portrayed with their historically and canonically established genders, without any changes.
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