7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 1988 • 164 min • Adults (18+)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Overview
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.
Starring Cast
Willem Dafoe • Harvey Keitel • Paul Greco
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.
Starring Cast
Willem Dafoe • Harvey Keitel • Paul Greco
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film explores the profound internal struggle of Jesus Christ between his human desires and divine mission, ultimately affirming his sacrificial role. Its focus on theological and personal conflict, rather than explicit political or societal issues, positions it as neutral.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film features a predominantly white cast in roles traditionally depicted by white actors in Western cinema, consistent with its era's approach to biblical epics. Its narrative explores the spiritual and human struggles of its central male protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
Race Swap: Yes
Confidence: High
Key historical figures such as Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, and Judas Iscariot, who were historically Middle Eastern Semitic individuals, are portrayed by European white actors. This constitutes a change from their historically documented race.
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film, despite its controversial humanization of Jesus, ultimately portrays his spiritual journey, sacrifice, and divine purpose with profound respect and affirmation. It explores the immense weight of his mission and the personal cost, ultimately validating his role as the Christ.
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High
Judaism is depicted as the foundational cultural and religious context for Jesus's life and ministry. The film portrays Jewish society, practices, and the struggles of the Jewish people under Roman rule with historical sensitivity and without negative judgment.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The Last Temptation of Christ does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on its biblical subject matter, resulting in no direct or indirect portrayal of queer identity or experiences.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Last Temptation of Christ' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on the biblical story of Jesus Christ, his internal conflicts, and his mission, with no elements pertaining to gender identity or transition.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film adapts biblical and historical figures whose genders are well-established. All major characters, such as Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Judas, and John the Baptist, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their canonical or historical counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.2
8.0
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