Apple TVSamson and Delilah (1949)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Judaism: Positive
Overview
When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, while involving an oppressed people, is resolved through a solution that champions divine will, individual faith, and traditional moral strength, aligning with conservative values.
The movie features traditional casting with white actors portraying biblical figures, consistent with the film's era and source material. The narrative directly adapts the biblical story without offering critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Samson and Delilah, biblical figures from the ancient Levant, are historically considered Middle Eastern/Semitic. The film portrays these characters with European white actors, which constitutes a portrayal of a historically established race by a different race.
The film portrays the Israelite faith (precursor to Judaism) as divinely ordained, with Samson's strength and ultimate victory attributed to his God. Despite individual failings, the narrative affirms the power and righteousness of their monotheistic belief system.
Cecil B. DeMille's 1949 biblical epic 'Samson and Delilah' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative strictly adheres to the traditional biblical account of Samson, Delilah, and the conflict between the Israelites and Philistines, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1949 film "Samson and Delilah" adapts the biblical story, portraying all major characters, including Samson, Delilah, and other key figures, with the same gender as established in the original source material. No canonical gender changes are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.5
Critic Ratings
5.6
N/A
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