7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Overview
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores existential themes of fate, human nature, and the harshness of the Old West through an anthology format, without promoting a specific political ideology or offering a political solution, thus remaining neutral.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, reflecting its Western genre setting. The narrative does not present explicit critiques of traditional identities or incorporate central DEI themes, focusing instead on individual stories and broader human conditions within the frontier context.
Secondary
The film offers a nuanced portrayal of Christianity, satirizing the hypocrisy of some adherents (Buster Scruggs) while also presenting sympathetic and virtuous characters (Alice Longabaugh, Mr. Arthur) whose faith provides moral guidance amidst hardship. It explores the complexities of faith and mortality without condemning the religion itself.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, an anthology film, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its various stories. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding LGBTQ+ representation.
The film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes across its six distinct segments. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is an original anthology film by the Coen Brothers. All characters are new creations for this film, with no prior canonical or historical gender established, thus precluding a gender swap.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is an original anthology film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.9
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