6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Victoria & Abdul (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Overview
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by critiquing the racism, classism, and xenophobia of the British establishment and the human cost of colonialism, while championing individual empathy and connection as a means to transcend societal prejudice.
The movie features a diverse central cast, accurately reflecting historical figures. Its narrative explicitly critiques the racial prejudices and xenophobia of the traditional British establishment, highlighting themes of cultural understanding and challenging societal norms through the unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria and her Indian attendant.
Secondary
The film portrays the Christian British establishment as prejudiced, hypocritical, and resistant to cultural and religious diversity. Their actions, often rooted in a sense of Christian superiority, are depicted as oppressive and hateful towards Abdul.
Islam is portrayed positively through Abdul Karim, who is depicted as a devout, kind, and spiritually enriching figure. The film's narrative clearly condemns the bigotry and racism he faces due to his faith, positioning the audience to sympathize with him.
The film "Victoria & Abdul" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the unconventional friendship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim, exploring themes of race, class, and colonialism, without touching upon queer identity or relationships.
Victoria & Abdul is a historical drama that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on Queen Victoria's later years and her friendship with Abdul Karim, without touching upon transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real-life figures, including Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures, Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. Both characters, and other historical figures, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of the individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
6.5
5.8
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