Apple TVCimarron (1931)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.
Starring Cast
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film balances themes of rugged individualism and community building with critiques of greed and evolving gender roles, presenting a nuanced historical epic without a dominant ideological stance. It consciously balances competing viewpoints and critiques ideological extremes from both sides equally.
The film 'Cimarron' features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the common casting practices of its production era without intentional diversity-driven recasting. Its narrative centers on the experiences of white pioneers, presenting traditional identities in a generally positive or neutral light, and does not incorporate explicit critiques of these identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational element of the burgeoning frontier community, symbolizing moral order, social cohesion, and the establishment of civilization. The church and its adherents, particularly Sabra Cravat, are depicted as pillars of virtue and community strength, with the narrative aligning with these values.
Judaism is depicted positively through the character of Sol Levy, an honest and hardworking businessman. While he faces initial prejudice, the film's narrative condemns this bigotry, portraying him as a respected and integral member of the community.
Cimarron (1931) is a historical Western epic that focuses on the settlement of Oklahoma. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1931 film "Cimarron" is a direct adaptation of Edna Ferber's 1930 novel. All major characters, such as Yancey and Sabra Cravat, retain their established genders from the original source material without any changes.
The 1931 film "Cimarron" adapts Edna Ferber's 1930 novel. Analysis of major characters from the source material and their portrayal in the film reveals no instances where a character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.6
Critic Ratings
5.2
7.0
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