8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Captains and the Kings (1976)
Captains and the Kings (1976)
Overview
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques the corrupting influence of unchecked ambition and the ruthless pursuit of wealth, highlighting class struggle and political corruption. While presenting a moral cautionary tale rather than an explicit political solution, its focus on these issues aligns with left-leaning values.
The miniseries features traditional casting that aligns with its historical setting and focus on an Irish immigrant family's journey. Its narrative explores themes of class and ambition without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the Irish Catholic Armagh family facing significant prejudice and discrimination due to their faith. The narrative frames this bigotry as unjust, positioning the audience to sympathize with the family and affirm their religious identity.
The miniseries "Captains and the Kings" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on the rise of an Irish immigrant family in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The film 'Captains and the Kings' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1976 miniseries "Captains and the Kings" is a direct adaptation of Taylor Caldwell's novel. A review of the source material and the miniseries' character portrayals indicates no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
The 1976 miniseries "Captains and the Kings" adapts Taylor Caldwell's novel, focusing on an Irish immigrant family. The main characters, established as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the adaptation, with no instances of a character's race being altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
8.3
Critic Ratings
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