7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The English Patient (1996)
The English Patient (1996)
Overview
In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film subtly critiques nationalism and the arbitrary nature of borders through its central character and the tragic impact of war on personal lives, aligning with a left-leaning perspective on universal human connection over nationalistic divides.
The movie includes visible diversity through a significant non-white supporting character, a Sikh sapper from the British Indian Army, within its historical context. The narrative, a romantic drama set during WWII, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features David Caravaggio, a character whose past relationships imply he is gay or bisexual. His sexuality is an incidental detail, not central to his arc or the plot. The portrayal is neutral, neither affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity, and avoids strong positive or negative commentary.
The film portrays Christianity through Hana, a Catholic nurse whose faith is deeply tested by the horrors of war. Her struggle with doubt and her eventual return to a form of spiritual peace are depicted with profound respect and nuance, highlighting faith as a source of both challenge and solace.
The film portrays Islamic culture and the people of North Africa with respect, primarily through the authentic depiction of Bedouin life and the desert landscape, which Almasy deeply admires.
Caravaggio's Jewish identity is presented as a factual aspect of his character, implicitly highlighting the historical persecution he endured during WWII, thereby positioning the audience to sympathize with the victimized identity.
The English Patient, a historical romance and war drama, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily explores the relationships and experiences of its cisgender protagonists during World War II, with no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The English Patient is an adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel. All major characters, including Count Almásy, Hana, and David Caravaggio, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed on screen with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The film's main characters, including Count Almásy, Hana, and Kip, are portrayed by actors whose races align with their established backgrounds in the source novel and, for historical figures, real-world history. There are no instances of a character's race being changed from their original depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.6
8.6
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