5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Waltzing with Brando (2025)
Waltzing with Brando (2025)
Overview
The story of how Marlon Brando plucked Bernard Judge, an obscure but idealistic Los Angeles architect from his stable existence and convinced him that he should build the world’s first ecologically perfect retreat on a tiny and uninhabitable Tahitian island.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
The story of how Marlon Brando plucked Bernard Judge, an obscure but idealistic Los Angeles architect from his stable existence and convinced him that he should build the world’s first ecologically perfect retreat on a tiny and uninhabitable Tahitian island.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering on Marlon Brando's activism for indigenous rights, environmental sustainability, and anti-colonial values, while critiquing Hollywood consumerism.
The film predominantly features white male protagonists, with indigenous Tahitian characters receiving minimal screen time and lacking narrative depth. The story maintains an American perspective, failing to deeply explore the cultural or social impact on the local community, which results in a traditional approach to representation and narrative framing.
Secondary
Waltzing with Brando includes a brief, superficial depiction of a trans character and avoids exploring Marlon Brando's real-life bisexuality. The film's treatment of LGBTQ+ themes is incidental and awkward, failing to meaningfully engage with or deepen understanding of queer identities. Its primary focus remains elsewhere, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
Based on current information, Waltzing with Brando does not appear to feature any transsexual characters or themes. The film's known plot and thematic elements revolve around environmentalism and the relationship between Marlon Brando and architect Bernard Judge, with no indication of gender identity representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Waltzing with Brando is a biographical drama about real historical figures. The provided information confirms that all principal characters are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the historical figures they represent, indicating no instances of gender swapping.
The film accurately casts historical figures Marlon Brando, Bernard Judge, and Seymour Kraft with actors of the same race. Local Tahitian characters, including Madame Leroy, are portrayed by actors of Polynesian or Pacific Islander descent, aligning with the historical setting and demographics. No instances of a race swap are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.8
Critic Ratings
5.6
4.0
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