6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Railway Man (2013)
The Railway Man (2013)
Overview
A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on the personal journey of healing from war trauma through confrontation and forgiveness, rather than on political critiques or endorsements, positions it as neutral. Its solution is deeply humanistic and individual, transcending specific ideological alignments.
The movie features traditional casting appropriate for its historical setting, focusing on a British officer's wartime experiences and post-war reconciliation. Its narrative explores themes of trauma and forgiveness without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Buddhism is depicted positively through Takashi Nagase's post-war transformation into a monk, showcasing its capacity for atonement, compassion, and reconciliation, which is central to the film's resolution.
The film portrays Christianity, primarily through Eric's wife Patti, as a source of unwavering strength, compassion, and a guiding principle for forgiveness and healing, which ultimately aids in Eric's recovery.
The film "The Railway Man" focuses on the true story of Eric Lomax, a British officer tortured during WWII, and his journey of reconciliation. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative.
The film "The Railway Man" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a British officer's experiences as a prisoner of war and his subsequent struggle with trauma, without incorporating any transgender-related content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life experiences of Eric Lomax. All central characters, including Eric Lomax, Patti Lomax, and Takashi Nagase, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.
The film is a historical drama based on the autobiography of Eric Lomax. All major historical figures, including Eric Lomax and Takashi Nagase, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their documented historical background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.7
5.9
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