7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
Overview
A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative, centered on Glenn Miller's life, strongly emphasizes individual ambition, perseverance, traditional family values, and patriotism, particularly through his dedication to his craft and his service during World War II, aligning with right-leaning themes.
This 1954 biopic features traditional casting with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of roles. The narrative focuses on the life of Glenn Miller, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The Glenn Miller Story is a biographical film centered on the heterosexual relationship between Glenn Miller and his wife, Helen, alongside his musical career. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted within the film's narrative, resulting in no impact on the portrayal of queer identities.
The Glenn Miller Story, 1954, does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. The film is a biographical account of the famous bandleader Glenn Miller, focusing on his rise to fame, his marriage, and his military service. The narrative is entirely dedicated to these aspects of his life, with no depiction or mention of transgender individuals or related topics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Glenn Miller Story is a biopic depicting the life of real historical figures like Glenn Miller and his wife Helen. All major characters are portrayed by actors matching the historical gender of their real-life counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a biopic about real historical figures, Glenn Miller and his wife Helen. Both Glenn Miller and Helen Burger Miller were historically white, and they are portrayed by white actors James Stewart and June Allyson, respectively. No race swaps are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.9
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