6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Taking Chance (2009)
Taking Chance (2009)
Overview
Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's primary focus on the dignified and respectful handling of a fallen soldier's remains, emphasizing themes of duty, honor, and public gratitude for military sacrifice, aligns with conservative values without critiquing the underlying conflict.
The film features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative respectfully portrays traditional identities and themes of military service and sacrifice, without incorporating explicit DEI critiques or themes as central to the story.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays Christian practices and symbols, such as chaplains and prayers, as integral to the grieving process and community support for fallen soldiers. These elements are presented as a source of comfort and a means of expressing national gratitude without critique.
The film "Taking Chance" is a military drama centered on the solemn duty of escorting a fallen soldier's remains. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
Based on the provided details, 'Taking Chance' does not appear to include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a military escort, and there is no information suggesting any depiction relevant to transsexual identity. Therefore, the film receives an N/A rating for its portrayal of transsexual themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Taking Chance is a biographical drama based on the real-life experiences of Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl and Lance Corporal Chance Phelps, both historically male. The film accurately portrays these figures and other characters without altering their established gender.
The film is a biographical drama based on a true story. The main historical figures depicted, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl and Lance Corporal Chance Phelps, are portrayed by actors (or represented) consistent with their documented historical race. No race swaps are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
5.7
N/A
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