Apple TVBen-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis promotes individual spiritual redemption through Christian faith and the transformative power of forgiveness as the ultimate solution to personal suffering and injustice, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values.
The film utilizes traditional casting practices consistent with its production era, showing no intentional diversity-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on its historical and religious themes without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's subtitle, "A Tale of the Christ," directly indicates its focus. It portrays Jesus as a divine, compassionate figure whose teachings bring healing and spiritual redemption, ultimately leading Ben-Hur to forgiveness and peace.
The film depicts Jewish characters, particularly Ben-Hur and his family, with dignity and sympathy, highlighting their traditions, suffering under Roman rule, and fervent hope for a Messiah. While it frames Christianity as the ultimate spiritual fulfillment, it does not portray Judaism itself as flawed or negative.
The 1925 silent film "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur's conflict with Messala and his encounter with Jesus Christ, without incorporating any queer representation.
The film is an epic historical drama primarily focused on male characters and their conflicts. Female characters are present in supportive and emotional roles but do not engage in any direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 1925 film "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" adapts Lew Wallace's novel. All major characters, including Judah Ben-Hur, Messala, and Esther, retain their established genders from the source material and historical context. No instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender were identified.
The film adapts a novel featuring Jewish and Roman characters, who are portrayed by actors of European or European-descended backgrounds. This casting aligns with the racial portrayals common for the era and does not constitute a race swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.6
N/A
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