6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a paradise for the crew, something completely different than the living hell aboard the ship. On the way back to England, officer Fletcher Christian becomes the leader of a mutiny.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a paradise for the crew, something completely different than the living hell aboard the ship. On the way back to England, officer Fletcher Christian becomes the leader of a mutiny.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central thesis is a powerful critique of tyrannical leadership and the necessity of rebellion against inhumane authority, championing the rights and dignity of the common person over rigid, oppressive systems, which aligns with left-leaning values.
The movie features traditional casting consistent with its historical setting and production era, without any explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on character conflicts and historical events, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Captain Bligh as a hypocritical Christian who uses religious rhetoric to justify his tyrannical cruelty, associating the faith with oppression and a lack of compassion. The narrative condemns Bligh's actions and the institutional abuse of power, offering no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of Christianity.
The film "Mutiny on the Bounty" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the historical events of the mutiny, the power struggles, and the harsh realities of 18th-century naval life.
Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) is a historical drama focused on a naval mutiny. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative. Therefore, the portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.
The film primarily focuses on the male crew of the HMS Bounty and their conflicts. Female characters, predominantly native women on Tahiti, are present in supportive or romantic roles. There are no scenes depicting any female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The 1962 film adaptation of "Mutiny on the Bounty" portrays all major historical and canonical characters, such as Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian, with their established genders, consistent with historical records and source material.
The 1962 film adapts a historical event and novel. Key characters, including Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their historical and canonical counterparts. Tahitian characters are also portrayed by actors of appropriate racial background, aligning with the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.0
4.8
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