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M*A*S*H (1972)

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M*A*S*H (1972)

Overview

The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Center

Primary

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values through its strong anti-war message, anti-authoritarian stance, and cynical critique of military institutions and traditional values in the face of senseless conflict.

The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its historical setting, and does not incorporate explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on satirizing war and bureaucracy, rather than critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

Buddhism is portrayed positively as an integral part of the local Korean culture, with the show generally treating the local population and their traditions with respect and empathy.

Father Mulcahy, a Catholic priest, is a consistently compassionate and moral character whose faith provides comfort and guidance amidst the horrors of war. The narrative portrays his religious practices and personal virtues with deep respect, often highlighting the dignity and resilience found in his spiritual conviction.

Jewish characters and traditions are depicted as an integral part of the diverse M*A*S*H unit. The show portrays Jewish practices and individuals with respect and nuance, integrating them into the narrative without resorting to stereotypes or negative framing.

M*A*S*H, a television series set during the Korean War, does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show's narrative primarily focuses on the experiences of medical personnel, the absurdities of war, and social commentary, without exploring aspects of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The television series M*A*S*H does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While cross-dressing occurs, notably by the character Klinger, it is consistently presented as a comedic ruse to obtain a discharge, not as an expression of gender identity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The M*A*S*H television series adapted characters from the original novel and film. All major characters, such as Hawkeye Pierce, Trapper John, and Margaret Houlihan, maintained their established genders from the source material. There are no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender in the show.

The television series M*A*S*H (1972) adapted characters from the original novel and 1970 film. All major characters retained their established racial portrayals from the source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one race being depicted as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.5
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7.9

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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7.2

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