8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Threads (1985)
Threads (1985)
Overview
Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
8.7
Overview
Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive ideology by serving as an uncompromising anti-nuclear war statement, critiquing the systemic failures of government and society in the face of such a catastrophe, and highlighting the universal human and environmental devastation caused by militarism.
The film 'Threads' features a traditional cast reflecting its 1980s British setting, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the universal human experience of nuclear catastrophe, rather than critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian institutions and practices as utterly overwhelmed and ineffective in the face of nuclear war and societal collapse. It depicts religion as failing to provide solace, guidance, or meaning when humanity needs it most, ultimately becoming irrelevant in the post-apocalyptic landscape.
Threads (1984) is a stark apocalyptic drama depicting the aftermath of nuclear war. Its narrative is entirely focused on survival and societal collapse, and it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Threads' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is exclusively dedicated to portraying the devastating impact of nuclear war on society and individuals, focusing on survival and societal collapse. Therefore, there is no depiction of transsexual identity within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Threads is an original 1984 television film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established gender that could have been altered for this production.
Threads (1984) is an original British television film with characters created specifically for the production. There is no prior source material or historical figures to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
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