7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Monk and the Gun (2023)
The Monk and the Gun (2023)
Overview
An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
This film explores the complexities and cultural impact of introducing democracy to a remote, traditional kingdom. It observes the clash between ancient ways and modern political systems, highlighting the human experience of navigating profound societal change without endorsing a specific political ideology.
The film features a cast that reflects its specific cultural setting. Its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The narrative primarily explores Bhutan's cultural and spiritual transition during the introduction of democracy, rather than focusing on specific family structures or values. Family life is depicted as part of the broader community, but not as a central thematic element.
The film deeply explores Bhutanese Buddhist traditions and the spiritual lives of its monks, portraying them with profound respect and nuance. It highlights the wisdom and dignity of the faith as characters navigate the complexities of modernity and societal change.
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
The film's narrative does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. No elements within the story suggest any portrayal related to transsexual identity, indicating an absence of such depictions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Monk and the Gun" is an original story, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of historical figures. Its characters are newly created for the film's narrative, meaning there are no pre-established genders to be altered. Therefore, no gender swaps occur within the movie.
The film features original characters without prior established racial identities from source material or historical records. There is no indication of any character being portrayed on screen as a different race than previously established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.4
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