5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Overview
A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left by predominantly critiquing the patriarchal structures and abuse of power within a historical monarchy, highlighting the limited agency and exploitation of women as central to its narrative.
This historical drama features traditional casting that aligns with its period setting, primarily showcasing white actors without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative explores historical power dynamics and the roles of men and women within that context, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate modern DEI themes into its framing.
Secondary
The film portrays the manipulation of Christian doctrine by King Henry VIII and his court for personal and political gain, leading to widespread suffering and injustice. It highlights the hypocrisy of religious institutions when wielded by powerful, self-serving individuals. The narrative critiques the abuse of religious authority rather than the faith itself.
The film 'The Other Boleyn Girl' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on the heterosexual relationships and political machinations of the Tudor court, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a historical drama centered on the Boleyn sisters and King Henry VIII. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, focusing instead on court intrigue, romance, and power dynamics of the era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, such as King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Boleyn, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts. No instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another were found.
The film depicts historical figures from 16th-century England, all of whom were white. The cast portraying these characters are also white, aligning with their historical and canonical race. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
4.3
5.0
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