7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
War Horse (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the universal human and animal experience of war, emphasizing its tragedy, the shared suffering across divides, and the enduring power of love and hope, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The film features traditional casting consistent with its historical setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on universal themes of war and human-animal connection, portraying traditional identities in a neutral or positive manner without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film subtly affirms Christian-aligned values such as compassion, hope, and resilience through the actions and moral compasses of its characters, particularly the English family and other individuals who show kindness amidst the brutality of war. While not explicitly religious, the narrative aligns with virtues often associated with the faith, portraying its cultural influence in a dignified and sympathetic light without critique.
War Horse does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the experiences of a horse and its various owners during World War I, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal N/A.
War Horse does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story is centered on the bond between a boy and his horse amidst the backdrop of World War I, with no elements related to transgender identity present in its plot or character arcs.
The film focuses on the journey of a horse during World War I, with human characters primarily in roles related to the war's impact or civilian life. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "War Horse" is an adaptation of a novel and play. All major characters, including Albert Narracott, Rose Narracott, and Emilie, maintain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The film is an adaptation of a novel and play set in rural England and WWI Europe. All major characters, including Albert Narracott and his family, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
7.4
7.2
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