5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Empire of Light (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by centering on the struggles of marginalized individuals, offering an empathetic portrayal of mental illness, and critiquing racism and exploitation through its character narratives, though its solutions are primarily humanistic rather than systemic.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, with a central character whose racial identity is key to the story. The narrative explicitly explores themes of racism and its impact, making these DEI elements a significant part of the film's core message.
Secondary
Empire of Light features Stephen, a young gay Black man, whose character is portrayed with dignity and complexity. The film depicts the severe racism and homophobia he experiences in 1980s Britain, including a brutal attack. While showing the harsh realities, the narrative's stance is empathetic and respectful, framing prejudice as an external evil and affirming the worth of his LGBTQ+ identity.
Empire of Light does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on mental health, racism, and human connection, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Empire of Light is an original film with characters created specifically for this story. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered.
Empire of Light is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters were pre-established as a specific race to be subsequently race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
4.4
5.4
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