Apple TVLifeboat (1944)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating due to its conscious balancing of competing viewpoints on leadership and survival, critiquing the practical failures of both the democratic group and the totalitarian adversary without explicitly championing a specific political ideology as the solution.
The movie features visible diversity through the inclusion of a Black character within its ensemble cast, reflecting the demographics of the time without explicit modern DEI-driven casting. The narrative primarily focuses on the human struggle for survival and moral choices, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film subtly affirms Christian-adjacent values like compassion, self-sacrifice, and collective responsibility through the moral struggles and actions of several Allied survivors, particularly Joe Spencer. These virtues are presented as essential for maintaining humanity and are contrasted favorably with the amoral pragmatism of the antagonist. The narrative implicitly champions these values as crucial for survival and dignity.
Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the survival struggles and interpersonal dynamics of a diverse group of shipwrecked individuals, without exploring aspects of queer identity or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Lifeboat" is based on an original story by John Steinbeck, with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for the film.
Lifeboat (1944) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of any character before this film, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.8
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