5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blackbeard (2006)
Blackbeard (2006)
Overview
Bristol, England, 1717. Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the Royal Navy scouts the seas in order to restore safe passage to the sea lanes. He meets his match when he's taken by a fearsome hulk of a menace in the West Indies—a pirate sailing off the Island of St. Vincent. Edward Teach has no plans for retirement. In fact, his goal-to find and lay claim to the fabled treasures of Captain Kidd.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
Bristol, England, 1717. Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the Royal Navy scouts the seas in order to restore safe passage to the sea lanes. He meets his match when he's taken by a fearsome hulk of a menace in the West Indies—a pirate sailing off the Island of St. Vincent. Edward Teach has no plans for retirement. In fact, his goal-to find and lay claim to the fabled treasures of Captain Kidd.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily functions as a historical adventure drama exploring themes of ambition, freedom, and the conflict between law and lawlessness, without explicitly promoting a modern political ideology.
The movie features a traditional cast for its historical adventure setting, with no explicit recasting of traditionally white roles with minority actors. The narrative focuses on the pirate Blackbeard and his exploits, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the established Christian society, particularly its colonial leaders and institutions, as deeply flawed and hypocritical. Characters who are nominally Christian frequently engage in immoral acts and abuse power, with the narrative offering no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal or affirmation of Christian faith or moral guidance.
The film 'Blackbeard' (2006) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the historical pirate's life and adventures, with no explicit or implicit portrayal of queer identities or relationships within its plot or character arcs.
The miniseries "Blackbeard" (2006) focuses on the historical pirate Edward Teach and his adventures. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The show features female characters primarily in roles such as love interests or political figures. There are no instances where a female character is depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The 2006 miniseries "Blackbeard" portrays the historical pirate Edward Teach and other associated historical figures consistent with their documented genders. No established historical characters are depicted with a different gender.
The 2006 show "Blackbeard" portrays the historical pirate Edward Teach, commonly known as Blackbeard, and other historical figures with actors whose race aligns with the documented historical understanding of these individuals. No race swaps were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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