4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Gospel (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
A young singer turns his back on God and his father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns years later to find the once powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A young singer turns his back on God and his father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns years later to find the once powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central solution champions traditional faith, the church, and spiritual values as the path to redemption and overcoming personal and communal challenges, aligning with themes often emphasized by the political right.
The movie features a diverse, predominantly Black cast, which is a natural reflection of its setting within an African-American church community, rather than an explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes of faith and family dynamics without critically portraying traditional identities or making explicit DEI critique central to its story.
Secondary
The film explores the complexities of faith within the Black church, depicting both the human failings of its leaders and members, and the profound sense of community, redemption, and spiritual guidance it offers. Despite showcasing internal conflicts and hypocrisy, the narrative ultimately affirms the positive power and importance of Christian faith.
The film 'The Gospel' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a singer's journey back to his spiritual roots and family, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The film 'The Gospel' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its storyline focuses on a gospel singer's return to his family and church, exploring themes of faith, redemption, and family dynamics without addressing transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Gospel (2005) 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 adaptation.
The Gospel (2005) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was altered from established source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
5.3
Critic Ratings
3.2
4.6
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