5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tears of the Sun (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Negative
Overview
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning bias stems from its portrayal of American military might and individual soldier heroism as the decisive and morally righteous solution to a humanitarian crisis, emphasizing duty and sacrifice.
The movie features a cast that includes visible diversity, particularly among supporting characters and the refugee population, but its primary heroic roles are traditionally cast. The narrative positively frames traditional identities, portraying American soldiers as heroic figures without offering a critique of these identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian missionaries and villagers as victims of brutal ethnic cleansing, highlighting their suffering and the humanitarian efforts of the Catholic mission. The narrative aligns with the compassion and dignity of these characters, positioning the audience to sympathize with them.
The film depicts "Muslim rebels" as the perpetrators of widespread atrocities, including ethnic cleansing, rape, and murder. Their actions are presented without significant counterbalancing nuance, linking the religion to extreme violence and oppression within the narrative.
The film "Tears of the Sun" is a war drama centered on a U.S. Navy SEAL team's mission to rescue a doctor during a civil war. The narrative focuses exclusively on military action, humanitarian efforts, and the atrocities of war. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or related plotlines present in the film, rendering its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The film "Tears of the Sun" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a military rescue mission during a civil war, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film's primary female character, Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks, is a civilian and a non-combatant throughout the narrative. No other female characters are depicted engaging in direct physical combat or defeating male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Tears of the Sun is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for this movie.
Tears of the Sun is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical figures whose established race could have been altered, thus no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
3.4
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