6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The New Boy (2023)
The New Boy (2023)
Overview
In a remote monastery in 1940s Australia, a mission for Aboriginal children is run by a renegade nun, Sister Eileen. A new charge is delivered in the dead of night – a boy who appears to have special powers. When the monastery takes possession of a precious relic, a large carving of Christ on the cross, the new boy encounters Jesus for the first time and is transfixed. However, the boy’s Indigenous spiritual life does not gel with the mission’s Christianity and his mysterious power becomes a threat. Sister Eileen is faced with a choice between the traditions of her faith and the truth embodied in the boy, in this story of spiritual struggle and the cost of survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
In a remote monastery in 1940s Australia, a mission for Aboriginal children is run by a renegade nun, Sister Eileen. A new charge is delivered in the dead of night – a boy who appears to have special powers. When the monastery takes possession of a precious relic, a large carving of Christ on the cross, the new boy encounters Jesus for the first time and is transfixed. However, the boy’s Indigenous spiritual life does not gel with the mission’s Christianity and his mysterious power becomes a threat. Sister Eileen is faced with a choice between the traditions of her faith and the truth embodied in the boy, in this story of spiritual struggle and the cost of survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The narrative explores the profound impact of colonial imposition on Indigenous spiritual beliefs, asserting the enduring power and resilience of native cultural identity in the face of imposed Western systems.
The film features a diverse cast, including prominent Indigenous actors, and explores themes related to cultural identity and colonial impact within its narrative.
Secondary
The film depicts a monastic community serving as a surrogate family for orphaned boys, focusing on themes of spirituality and caregiving rather than explicitly endorsing or critiquing traditional or progressive family structures.
The film depicts Christianity through a colonial lens, showing its institutions attempting to suppress Indigenous spirituality and culture. While individual characters may exhibit compassion, the narrative critiques the rigid, often harmful imposition of Christian doctrine on Aboriginal children, highlighting a fundamental misunderstanding and suppression of their innate spiritual connection.
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The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The New Boy (2023) introduces original characters created specifically for this film. There are no instances of characters previously established as one gender in source material, history, or prior adaptations being portrayed as a different gender.
The New Boy (2023) is an original film production, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters are new creations for this specific movie. There are no previously established canonical or historical racial depictions to compare against, therefore no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
7.6
6.4
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