7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Wide Country (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Mitch Guthrie is a champion bronco rider in the rodeo who tries to keep his kid brother, Andy, from pursuing the same life.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Mitch Guthrie is a champion bronco rider in the rodeo who tries to keep his kid brother, Andy, from pursuing the same life.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions rugged individualism and personal responsibility, portraying the pursuit of a demanding, traditional lifestyle (rodeo) as a path to self-fulfillment, which aligns with right-leaning values.
This 1962 Western features traditional casting, primarily showcasing white male leads and supporting characters, consistent with the genre and era. The narrative does not present a critical view of traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Wide Country' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a rodeo rider's relationships and career within a traditional Western setting, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Wide Country is an original television series from 1962. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which their gender could have been swapped.
The Wide Country is a 1962 television series. There is no evidence of prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose established race was altered in this production, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
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