8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
To Be or Not to Be (1942)
To Be or Not to Be (1942)
Overview
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, the fight against Nazism, and its championed solution of clever resistance to preserve freedom, are universally accepted across the mainstream US political spectrum. It critiques an external, universally condemned totalitarian ideology rather than engaging with internal left/right political debates.
The movie features a traditional cast reflecting its 1940s production era and European setting, with no explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative primarily functions as a political satire against Nazism and war, rather than engaging in a critique of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film satirizes Nazi anti-Semitism, unequivocally condemning bigotry against Jewish people. It positions the audience to sympathize with Jewish characters and their plight, affirming their dignity in the face of persecution.
The film "To Be or Not to Be" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a Polish acting troupe's efforts to outwit Nazis during World War II, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "To Be or Not to Be" is a 1942 comedy about a theatrical troupe in Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Its plot revolves around disguises and mistaken identities for espionage purposes, but it does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative does not engage with gender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "To Be or Not to Be" (1942) features an original story and characters, not an adaptation of existing source material or historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a previously established gender to be swapped.
The film "To Be or Not to Be" (1942) features an original story and characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was established prior to this film's creation, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.6
8.6
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