Apple TVA Guy Named Joe (1943)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions themes of duty, sacrifice for one's country, and the continuation of legacy through spiritual guidance and love, aligning with traditional and patriotic values rather than critiquing the war or societal structures.
The film, a product of 1940s Hollywood, features traditional casting with no apparent intentional diversity or race/gender swaps. Its narrative aligns with the societal norms of its era, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a spiritual afterlife where deceased heroes become benevolent guides, aligning with Christian concepts of divine purpose and angelic assistance. It presents these spiritual elements with respect and dignity, emphasizing sacrifice and selfless love.
A Guy Named Joe, a 1943 romantic fantasy war film, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on heterosexual relationships and wartime experiences, with no elements suggesting queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original film from 1943, "A Guy Named Joe" does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no instances of a character being portrayed with a different gender than previously established.
The film "A Guy Named Joe" is an original story from 1943, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.6
Critic Ratings
6.0
N/A
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