4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Sea of Grass (1947)
The Sea of Grass (1947)
Overview
On America's frontier, a St. Louis woman marries a New Mexico cattleman who is seen as a tyrant by the locals.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.6
Overview
On America's frontier, a St. Louis woman marries a New Mexico cattleman who is seen as a tyrant by the locals.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film romanticizes the traditional open-range ranching lifestyle and the independent spirit of the rancher, portraying the encroachment of settlement as an inevitable, yet often tragic, loss of a noble way of life. This thematic emphasis on tradition and skepticism of disruptive change aligns with right-leaning values.
The film features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting common Hollywood practices of its era. Its narrative centers on traditional identities without offering any critique or explicit focus on diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film "The Sea of Grass" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate against the provided rubric.
The film "The Sea of Grass" is a Western drama centered on land, marriage, and family in the American West. Its narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1947 film "The Sea of Grass" is an adaptation of Conrad Richter's 1937 novel. All major characters, including Jim Brewton, Lutie Cameron, and Brock, retain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
Based on a 1937 novel, the film's main characters, such as Colonel Jim Brewton and Lutie Cameron, are portrayed by actors (Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn) whose race aligns with the characters' established or implied race in the source material. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.1
Critic Ratings
1.4
N/A
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