4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Sandpiper (1965)
The Sandpiper (1965)
Overview
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the complex tension between individual freedom and societal duty through a personal moral dilemma, presenting a nuanced view of both traditional and unconventional lifestyles without explicitly endorsing one over the other.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative centers on the personal drama of its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making diversity, equity, and inclusion themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film critiques the hypocrisy and internal conflict of its central Christian character, an Episcopalian minister, whose actions contradict his preached morality. It highlights the rigidity of religious institutions and the societal judgment they impose, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the faith itself.
The Sandpiper does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and societal conflicts, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal for evaluation.
The film 'The Sandpiper' (1965) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a romantic drama between an artist and a minister, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Sandpiper (1965) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish a different canonical gender for any of its main characters.
The Sandpiper (1965) is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing a different canonical race for any character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.3
Critic Ratings
2.1
N/A
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