7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Little Big Man (1970)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of American expansionism and military aggression against Native Americans, portraying indigenous cultures as morally superior victims of systemic injustice, which aligns with a clearly left-leaning perspective.
The movie features visible diversity through its authentic casting of Native American roles. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional white identities and colonialism, portraying figures like General Custer and the U.S. Army in a negative light, while highlighting the injustices faced by Native American communities.
Secondary
The film features Little Horse, a 'he-she' (winkte) in Cheyenne culture, depicted with dignity and full acceptance by their tribe. The narrative portrays this third gender role as natural and respected, contrasting with Western norms. The overall impact is positive, affirming the worth of diverse identities through a culturally sensitive lens.
The film "Little Big Man" features Little Horse, a "he-she" (winkte) in the Cheyenne tribe, a respected third gender role. The character is portrayed with dignity and is fully accepted by their community, including marrying Jack Crabb's adopted sister. The narrative respectfully depicts this identity as a natural part of Cheyenne culture, offering a positive and affirming portrayal.
The film uses satire to depict Christian missionaries as hypocritical and lustful, and implicitly critiques the role of Christian-influenced ideology in justifying the violence and oppression of Native Americans. The narrative frames these portrayals as deeply flawed and problematic.
The film features several female characters in various roles, including wives, prostitutes, and tribal members. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their roles do not involve direct physical confrontations of this nature.
The film "Little Big Man" is an adaptation of Thomas Berger's novel. All major characters, including Jack Crabb, Old Lodge Skins, and historical figures like Wild Bill Hickok and General Custer, maintain their established gender from the source material and historical record in the film adaptation.
The film adapts the novel, portraying characters like Jack Crabb (white) and Old Lodge Skins (Native American) consistent with their established races in the source material. No instances of a character's race being changed from the original canon or historical record were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.1
6.3
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