6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Soul Surfer (2011)
Soul Surfer (2011)
Overview
The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative, while focusing on personal adversity, champions a solution deeply rooted in Christian faith, individual resilience, and traditional family values, aligning its dominant themes with conservative ideology.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with the real-life individuals it portrays, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a personal story of overcoming adversity, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively, and does not explicitly integrate DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a profound source of strength, comfort, and resilience for Bethany and her family in the face of extreme adversity. It consistently highlights faith as central to their ability to cope, heal, and ultimately triumph, aligning the narrative with the positive virtues of the religion.
The film "Soul Surfer" chronicles the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton's recovery from a shark attack, focusing on themes of faith, family, and perseverance. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
The film "Soul Surfer" focuses on the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton's recovery after a shark attack. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to an N/A rating for its portrayal of such themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Soul Surfer" is a biographical drama based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton. All major characters, including Bethany and her family, are portrayed on screen with their historically accurate genders, consistent with real-world history.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life story of Bethany Hamilton, a white American surfer. All main historical figures, including Bethany Hamilton and her family, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
4.5
5.3
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