8.1
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Giant (1956)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its explicit condemnation of racial prejudice against Mexican Americans and its advocacy for women's independence and social equality, which are championed as the solution to societal ills.
The movie "Giant" includes visible diversity in its cast, featuring a prominent portrayal of Mexican-American characters. Its narrative centrally and explicitly critiques traditional prejudices, particularly racism, advocating for the acceptance of minority groups and challenging the societal norms of its setting.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational element of Texan society, showcasing both its community-building aspects and the hypocrisy of some adherents. While it critiques racial prejudice often cloaked in religious rhetoric, the narrative ultimately champions tolerance and human dignity, positioning the audience to condemn bigotry rather than the faith itself.
The film 'Giant' does not include any explicit or implicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on heterosexual relationships, family dynamics, and social issues such as racial prejudice and class differences within a Texas setting.
The film "Giant" (1956) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on themes of wealth, class, racism, and family dynamics in Texas, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1956 film "Giant" is an adaptation of Edna Ferber's novel. All major characters portrayed in the film maintain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film "Giant" (1956) adapts Edna Ferber's novel. All major characters, whose races are established as white or Mexican-American in the source material, are portrayed by actors whose racial backgrounds align with these depictions. No character's established race was altered for the screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.6
8.4
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