Apple TVThe Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of faith, community, and education within a religious institution, consciously balancing traditional values with pragmatic and progressive character approaches without engaging in broader political discourse.
The movie features a traditional cast reflecting the demographics of its production era, without intentional diversity. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities and does not incorporate or critique DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Catholic priests, nuns, and the institution of the parochial school with deep respect and warmth. It highlights their dedication, compassion, and the positive influence of their faith on the community and children, despite financial and administrative challenges.
The film 'The Bells of St. Mary's' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the challenges faced by a Catholic parish school and the interactions between a priest and the nuns, without any representation of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bells of St. Mary's is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures whose gender could be swapped. Characters from its predecessor maintain their established genders, and new characters do not have prior canonical genders to deviate from.
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) is an original story and a sequel to Going My Way (1944). Its characters were not adapted from prior source material or historical figures with established races that differ from their on-screen portrayals. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.5
N/A
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