7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Broken Arrow (1950)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict, a critique of racial prejudice against Native Americans and advocacy for peace through understanding, aligns with progressive values. Its solution emphasizes individual empathy and cross-cultural communication to overcome division.
The movie features a traditional casting approach for its lead roles, including a white actor in a significant Native American part. However, its narrative is progressive for its time, offering a sympathetic portrayal of Native Americans and subtly critiquing colonial prejudices, promoting themes of peace and intercultural understanding.
Secondary
The film portrays Cochise, a historical Chiricahua Apache chief, with a white actor (Jeff Chandler). This casting of a historically Native American figure by a white actor constitutes a race swap.
The film portrays many Christian-identifying white settlers as hypocritical, violent, and prejudiced, often acting contrary to the tenets of their professed faith. The narrative implicitly critiques this behavior by contrasting it with the Apache's more honorable conduct.
Broken Arrow is a Western film primarily concerned with racial reconciliation between settlers and Native Americans. The story does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, resulting in no discernible portrayal.
Broken Arrow (1950) is a historical Western film that does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on the conflict and eventual peace between settlers and Native Americans, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film 'Broken Arrow' (1950) is based on historical figures and a novel. All major characters, including Tom Jeffords and Cochise, maintain their historically or canonically established genders in the film's portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.7
Critic Ratings
9.1
N/A
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