5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017)
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017)
Overview
Gavin Stone, a washed-up former child star, is forced to do community service at a local megachurch and pretends to be Christian so he can land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
Gavin Stone, a washed-up former child star, is forced to do community service at a local megachurch and pretends to be Christian so he can land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes traditional Christian faith and values as the solution to personal moral failings and lack of purpose, which is a core tenet of conservative social ideology.
The movie features a lead actress of diverse ethnic background, contributing to visible cast diversity. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist's personal growth and spiritual journey, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly focusing on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, its community, and its practices with deep respect and sympathy. It depicts the faith as a transformative force that offers redemption, purpose, and genuine community, ultimately leading the protagonist from cynicism to belief.
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on a heterosexual protagonist's spiritual journey and community involvement, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a former child star's journey through a church community, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose established gender could be altered.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's race, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
5.8
Critic Ratings
5.4
3.6
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