5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Eagle (2011)
The Eagle (2011)
Overview
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by balancing themes of individual honor, duty, and the restoration of legacy with a nuanced portrayal of cultural conflict, the moral ambiguities of empire, and the development of empathy across societal divides. It focuses on universal human connections rather than explicit political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting with white actors in the main roles, aligning with its historical setting of Roman Britain. Its narrative explores themes of honor and cultural clash without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Guern, a leader of a Caledonian tribe in ancient Scotland, is portrayed by an actor of North African/Arab descent. Historically, the indigenous people of Caledonia were Celtic/Pictish, generally considered white/European, which constitutes a race swap for a character within that historical context.
The film 'The Eagle' does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a historical adventure and the bond between its two main male characters, without explicitly engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film "The Eagle" is a historical adventure set in Roman Britain, focusing on a Roman centurion and his slave. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, therefore, it falls under the 'N/A' category for depiction.
The film focuses on male protagonists and their journey in Roman Britain. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in direct physical combat against any opponents, male or otherwise.
The film "The Eagle" adapts Rosemary Sutcliff's novel "The Eagle of the Ninth." All major characters, including protagonists Marcus Aquila and Esca, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No historical figures are depicted with a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
3.9
5.5
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