6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Water Diviner (2014)
The Water Diviner (2014)
Overview
In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Turkey to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. Holding on to hope, Joshua must travel across the war-torn landscape to find the truth and his own peace.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Turkey to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. Holding on to hope, Joshua must travel across the war-torn landscape to find the truth and his own peace.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal human cost of war and the personal journey of a father seeking his sons, championing individual acts of empathy and reconciliation over political or systemic solutions, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The movie features a cast that reflects its historical and geographical context, including significant roles for Turkish characters alongside the white Australian protagonist. The narrative focuses on a personal journey of grief and reconciliation, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays its Australian characters, implicitly Christian, with deep sympathy and respect, focusing on their shared humanity, grief, and resilience in the face of immense loss. It does not critique their faith but rather the devastating impact of war on all people.
Islam is portrayed positively through its Turkish adherents, who are depicted with honor, compassion, and shared humanity, challenging wartime prejudices. The film emphasizes their dignity and the common experience of loss, fostering understanding between cultures.
The film "The Water Diviner" focuses on a father's journey to find his sons after WWI. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The Water Diviner does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is centered on a historical drama about a father's quest to find his missing sons after the Battle of Gallipoli, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Water Diviner is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters. Its main characters were created for the film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon or historical records.
The Water Diviner is an original film with characters created for the story. It does not adapt pre-existing source material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures whose documented race has been altered. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.0
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