6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Good Shepherd (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film offers a nuanced, character-driven exploration of the moral ambiguities and profound personal sacrifices inherent in the formation and operation of a clandestine intelligence agency, without explicitly endorsing or condemning its existence from a partisan ideological standpoint.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white male ensemble, consistent with its historical setting in the mid-20th century intelligence community. Its narrative explores the psychological and moral complexities of its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a gay character whose sexuality is portrayed as a critical vulnerability exploited by enemies, leading to his assassination by the protagonist for national security. This depiction frames queer identity as a liability, resulting in a punitive outcome without any counterbalancing positive elements or critique of the underlying prejudice.
The film "The Good Shepherd" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the origins of the CIA and the personal sacrifices of its agents, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Good Shepherd is an original screenplay inspired by historical events and figures, not an adaptation of a prior work with established characters. All significant characters, whether fictional or loosely based on real individuals, maintain their historically or canonically implied gender in the film.
The film features fictional characters and characters loosely based on real historical figures. For any character with a historical basis, the on-screen portrayal matches their documented race. No established character's race was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
5.6
6.1
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