7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Barabbas (1961)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores an individual's spiritual journey of doubt, guilt, and eventual redemption through faith in a historical biblical setting. Its focus on personal transformation and existential questions, rather than modern political ideologies or societal structures, places it in a neutral political context.
The movie features traditional casting practices for its era, with a predominantly white European cast in roles set in ancient Judea. The narrative focuses on themes of faith and redemption without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a transformative and redemptive force, following Barabbas's journey from a hardened criminal to a martyr who finds meaning and peace through faith in Christ. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith, emphasizing sacrifice and spiritual awakening.
The film "Barabbas" is a biblical epic focusing on the titular character's spiritual journey and experiences in ancient Rome. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The film 'Barabbas' (1961) is a biblical epic that does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on religious and historical events related to its titular character, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The film Barabbas is a historical drama that does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female roles are primarily dramatic and do not involve action sequences.
The 1961 film "Barabbas" adapts the biblical story and Pär Lagerkvist's novel. All major characters, including Barabbas, Pontius Pilate, and other historical or established figures, maintain their canonical or historically documented gender in the film's portrayal.
The film adapts a biblical story, and its characters, including Barabbas, are portrayed by actors whose racial backgrounds align with common Hollywood casting practices for Middle Eastern figures of that era, without clear instances of a character established as one distinct race being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.9
N/A
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