8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Philomena (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning because its central conflict critiques the systemic abuse of power by a religious institution and highlights social injustice against vulnerable individuals, aligning with progressive concerns for accountability and human rights.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with its historical setting and the real-life characters it portrays. Its narrative critiques institutional abuse and the suffering inflicted upon unmarried mothers by the Catholic Church, focusing on specific actions rather than broadly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Philomena offers a positive portrayal of its gay character, Pete Olsson. His identity is depicted with dignity, and his loving relationship with his partner is shown respectfully. The film handles his life and struggles with deep empathy, affirming the worth of his queer identity and love without judgment.
The film portrays the Catholic Church's institutions as fundamentally oppressive and cruel, specifically highlighting the systemic abuses and lack of accountability in their treatment of unwed mothers and their children. The narrative condemns these actions without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the institution itself, despite Philomena's personal faith.
The film "Philomena" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a mother's search for her son, who was a gay man, and explores themes of adoption, faith, and institutional abuse, without addressing transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, including Philomena Lee and Martin Sixsmith, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts. No established characters had their gender changed for the adaptation.
The film "Philomena" is based on a true story about real historical figures, Philomena Lee and Martin Sixsmith, both of whom are white. The actors cast in these roles, Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, are also white, aligning with the historical record. No race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.7
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