7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 1971 • 110 min • Adults (18+)
Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971)
Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971)
Overview
Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.
Starring Cast
Peter Finch • Glenda Jackson • Murray Head
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.
Starring Cast
Peter Finch • Glenda Jackson • Murray Head
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film leans left due to its sympathetic and nuanced portrayal of a bisexual love triangle, which challenged traditional social norms regarding sexuality and relationships in 1971, implicitly advocating for personal authenticity and the acceptance of diverse forms of love.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its release era. However, it was groundbreaking for its time in its frank and non-judgmental portrayal of a bisexual love triangle, subtly challenging traditional heteronormative societal norms through its narrative.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: High
Sunday Bloody Sunday offers a remarkably affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters for its era. It depicts a bisexual love triangle with dignity and emotional depth, treating the gay relationship as a natural and complex aspect of the characters' lives. The film avoids stereotypes and judgment, focusing instead on the universal complexities of love and connection.
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: Medium
The film portrays Daniel's Jewish identity as a respected and nuanced aspect of his character and family background. It avoids stereotypes, presenting his faith and culture as an integral part of a complex individual navigating personal relationships, without being the source of his struggles.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a love triangle involving a gay doctor, a divorced woman, and a bisexual artist, without any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Sunday Bloody Sunday is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this production.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Sunday Bloody Sunday is an original film with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material or historical record to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.3
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