7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a character study and historical drama that deconstructs the myth of the outlaw Jesse James, focusing on the psychological toll of fame, betrayal, and violence. It offers a melancholic observation of human nature and historical transition without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical Western setting, primarily depicting white male characters without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the psychological drama of its central figures and does not explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features a strong, widely discussed homoerotic subtext in Robert Ford's intense obsession with Jesse James, which drives much of the narrative. While this obsession leads to tragic outcomes for Ford, the film's focus is on the psychological complexities of its characters and the nature of fame and betrayal, rather than making an explicit statement about queer identity. The portrayal is neither overtly positive nor negative towards LGBTQ+ themes.
The film deeply explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption within a Christian moral framework, treating the faith's influence with nuance and depth. Characters grapple with Christian teachings, highlighting their internal struggles and moral failings rather than portraying the religion itself as flawed.
The film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on historical figures and their psychological drama, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real figures from the American Old West. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with their documented historical gender, without any changes.
The film is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the American Old West. All major historical characters, including Jesse James and Robert Ford, were historically white and are portrayed by white actors in the film, aligning with historical documentation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.6
6.8
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