5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Overview
World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to get it back to play in a tournament to save the financially ravaged golf course of a long-ago sweetheart. Help arrives in the form of mysterious caddy Bagger Vance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to get it back to play in a tournament to save the financially ravaged golf course of a long-ago sweetheart. Help arrives in the form of mysterious caddy Bagger Vance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on an individual's spiritual journey to overcome personal trauma and rediscover purpose through self-mastery and inner wisdom, aligning with themes of individual responsibility and traditional values rather than systemic critiques.
The movie features visible diversity through the prominent casting of a Black actor in a central, guiding role. However, the narrative primarily focuses on the personal journeys of its white protagonists, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its storyline.
Secondary
The Legend of Bagger Vance does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and personal growth within a historical golf setting, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film "The Legend of Bagger Vance" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on golf, war trauma, and spiritual redemption, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts a novel and features historical figures. All major characters, whether from the novel or real-world history, maintain their established gender in the film adaptation.
The character Bagger Vance, a mysterious and allegorical figure in the source novel, did not have an explicitly defined or visually depicted race. Therefore, casting a Black actor does not constitute a race swap according to the provided definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.7
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