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We Were Soldiers (2002)

Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
We Were Soldiers poster

Overview

The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.


Starring Cast


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive

Overview

The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Traditional

Primary

The film's right-leaning bias (+1) is primarily due to its unwavering focus on the valor, sacrifice, and patriotism of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, championing traditional military virtues and leadership without critically examining the war's political context.

The movie 'We Were Soldiers' features traditional casting that reflects the historical period, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily frames traditional identities in a positive light, focusing on themes of heroism and sacrifice without incorporating explicit DEI critiques.

Secondary

The film portrays Christianity, primarily through Lt. Col. Hal Moore, as a profound source of moral strength, comfort, and leadership. His Catholic faith is depicted with respect and sincerity, guiding his actions and helping him cope with the immense suffering of war.

We Were Soldiers is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Ia Drang. The film's narrative centers on heterosexual soldiers and their families, and it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes.

We Were Soldiers is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Ia Drang. The film's narrative focuses on military conflict and the experiences of soldiers and their families, without featuring any identifiable transsexual characters or exploring related themes.

The film focuses on the experiences of male soldiers during the Vietnam War and their families on the home front. Female characters are not depicted in combat roles, nor do they engage in physical fights against male opponents.

The film is a historical war drama based on real events and figures. All major characters, including historical figures like Lt. Col. Hal Moore and Joseph L. Galloway, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, with no instances of gender alteration from the source material or historical record.

The film is a historical war drama based on real events and figures from the Vietnam War. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of race swapping identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.2
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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6.3
Metacritic logo
6.5

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