8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques societal homophobia and the devastating impact of prejudice on individual lives and relationships, aligning with progressive ideology. It champions empathy and the recognition of diverse forms of love against a backdrop of rigid social norms.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical and geographical setting. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional societal norms and expectations regarding sexuality and masculinity, highlighting the struggles of its LGBTQ+ protagonists against a conservative backdrop.
Secondary
Brokeback Mountain offers a deeply empathetic and complex portrayal of two men's enduring love. It affirms the dignity and worth of their relationship, framing their suffering and tragic outcomes as direct consequences of societal homophobia. The film critiques external prejudice, validating the profound significance of their bond despite its repression, and mourning what was lost.
The film implicitly critiques the restrictive and tragic societal impact of conservative Christian morality, which contributes to the repression and suffering of the protagonists due to their forbidden love. The narrative positions the audience to sympathize with the characters oppressed by these societal norms.
Brokeback Mountain centers on the romantic relationship between two cisgender men. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, thus receiving an 'N/A' rating for its portrayal of transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Brokeback Mountain is an adaptation of a short story. All primary characters, including Ennis Del Mar, Jack Twist, Alma Beers, and Lureen Newsome, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. No characters were portrayed on screen as a different gender than their canonical depiction.
The film "Brokeback Mountain" is an adaptation of a short story. The main characters, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, along with supporting roles, are consistently portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the implicit or widely understood racial background of the characters in the original source material and the film's setting. No character's race was changed from their established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.8
8.7
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