7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Sound of Music (1965)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, the resistance to Nazism, is resolved through a strong emphasis on traditional values, faith, family unity, and patriotism, which collectively align its dominant themes with right-leaning perspectives.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with its historical setting and production era. The narrative positively portrays traditional identities, as the protagonists, embodying these characteristics, stand against an oppressive external force.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, with deep respect, depicting it as a source of moral guidance, spiritual strength, and a safe haven. The Mother Abbess and the convent exemplify wisdom, compassion, and provide crucial sanctuary for the family, aligning the narrative with the virtues of faith.
The film "The Sound of Music" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual romance, family dynamics, and the political climate of Austria during World War II, without any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.
The film "The Sound of Music" (1965) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a governess, a family, and their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1965 film adaptation of "The Sound of Music" faithfully portrays the genders of its main characters as established in the original Broadway musical and the historical memoir it is based on. No characters were depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The film is based on a true story and a Broadway musical, depicting real historical figures and fictional characters set in Austria during the 1930s. All major characters, including Maria and the von Trapp family, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their historical or canonically established counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.3
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