7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions the preservation and value of a traditional, faith-based educational institution through community effort and individual dedication, which implicitly aligns with conservative values.
The movie features a traditional cast reflecting the demographics of its production era, without intentional diversity. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities and does not incorporate or critique DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Catholic priests, nuns, and the institution of the parochial school with deep respect and warmth. It highlights their dedication, compassion, and the positive influence of their faith on the community and children, despite financial and administrative challenges.
The film 'The Bells of St. Mary's' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the challenges faced by a Catholic parish school and the interactions between a priest and the nuns, without any representation of queer identity.
The Bells of St. Mary's is a 1945 musical drama centered on a Catholic school. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity, resulting in no depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bells of St. Mary's is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures whose gender could be swapped. Characters from its predecessor maintain their established genders, and new characters do not have prior canonical genders to deviate from.
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) is an original story and a sequel to Going My Way (1944). Its characters were not adapted from prior source material or historical figures with established races that differ from their on-screen portrayals. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.5
N/A
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