8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Elephant Man (1980)
The Elephant Man (1980)
Overview
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the universal themes of human dignity, prejudice, and compassion, focusing on the dehumanization of a marginalized individual and the redemptive power of individual kindness. Its primary message champions basic human decency and empathy, rather than advocating for specific political or systemic changes, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with its historical Victorian England setting, without any intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative primarily explores themes of human dignity and compassion, critiquing specific acts of cruelty and exploitation rather than the identities of white or male characters, many of whom are portrayed positively.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian-aligned values such as compassion, dignity, and charity as virtuous through characters like Dr. Treves, Mrs. Kendal, and the nuns. John Merrick himself finds solace in scripture. The narrative condemns the cruelty he faces, positioning the audience to affirm the humane treatment rooted in these values.
The Elephant Man does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the struggles of John Merrick due to his physical condition, exploring themes of otherness and compassion in Victorian society, making the LGBTQ+ portrayal N/A.
The film "The Elephant Man" focuses on the life of John Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities, and his struggle for dignity. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life story of Joseph Merrick and his doctor, Frederick Treves. All major characters, whether historical figures or fictionalized roles, maintain their historically or canonically established genders without any changes.
The film is based on the real-life story of Joseph Merrick and other historical figures from Victorian England. All major characters, including Merrick and Dr. Treves, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical or implied racial background of the characters. There are no instances of a character's race being changed from their established historical or canonical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.1
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