5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Saving Grace (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
Grace is a homeless teenager. She befriends an unemployed carpenter and he invites her to share his flat. She moves in and to her surprise a delicate relationship develops. He helps her repair her shattered self-esteem and she begins to feel loved and secure. But then she discovers his secret - he tells her he is Jesus Christ.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Grace is a homeless teenager. She befriends an unemployed carpenter and he invites her to share his flat. She moves in and to her surprise a delicate relationship develops. He helps her repair her shattered self-esteem and she begins to feel loved and secure. But then she discovers his secret - he tells her he is Jesus Christ.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's sympathetic portrayal of a woman resorting to illegal marijuana cultivation to escape financial ruin, supported by her community, implicitly critiques rigid laws and financial systems, aligning with progressive values of challenging authority and finding alternative solutions.
The movie 'Saving Grace' features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative centers on a personal journey and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film offers a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of a fringe Christian community and its adherents. While documenting the unconventional beliefs and challenges of their isolated lifestyle, the narrative treats the followers' sincere faith and search for meaning with respect, rather than ridicule or condemnation.
The film 'Saving Grace' by Costa Botes does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The film "Saving Grace" (1998) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a young girl's friendship with an elderly woman and their respective personal challenges, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This documentary film focuses on the real-life historical figure Grace O'Malley, who is portrayed as female, consistent with historical records. There are no instances of established characters or historical figures being depicted with a different gender.
This film is an original production, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial baseline to establish a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.0
Critic Ratings
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