5.0
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Libertine (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the life of a radical individual challenging 17th-century societal norms and religious hypocrisy, presenting both the allure and destructive consequences of his libertine philosophy without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology. Its focus on individual character and philosophical inquiry rather than a prescriptive political solution leads to a neutral rating.
The film features a traditional cast reflecting its 17th-century English historical setting, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores the moral complexities and debauchery of its white, male aristocratic protagonist, but this critique is directed at individual behavior and societal norms of the era rather than traditional identities themselves.
Secondary
The film frequently depicts religious figures and the established church as hypocritical, self-serving, and superficial, particularly through the cynical observations of the protagonist, Rochester. The outward piety of the court often masks widespread debauchery, with the narrative critiquing the perceived failings of institutional religion.
The film 'The Libertine' focuses on the heterosexual relationships and hedonistic lifestyle of John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity in its narrative.
The film 'The Libertine' focuses on the life of John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester, in 17th-century England. It explores themes of hedonism, poetry, and societal rebellion. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to an N/A rating for transsexual portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on the life of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, and other real historical figures. All major and minor historical characters are portrayed on screen with their documented historical gender, without any changes.
The Libertine is a historical drama depicting real 17th-century English figures. All major characters, historically established as white, are portrayed by white actors in the film, with no instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.9
Critic Ratings
3.4
4.4
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