HBO MaxRashomon (1950)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO Max
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Rashomon is a philosophical exploration of the subjective nature of truth and human ego, presenting a morally ambiguous world where individual self-interest distorts perception. The film's focus on universal aspects of human nature and its lack of a specific political agenda or systemic critique lead to a neutral rating.
Rashomon, a Japanese film from 1950, features an entirely Japanese cast, which aligns with its historical and cultural setting and does not involve the recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores universal themes of truth and human nature without explicitly critiquing traditional identities as defined by Western DEI frameworks.
Secondary
The film portrays a Buddhist priest whose faith is severely tested by human depravity and conflicting truths, yet it is ultimately reaffirmed by an act of selfless compassion. The narrative aligns with the virtues of empathy and hope, suggesting that goodness can prevail despite widespread deceit.
Akira Kurosawa's 'Rashomon' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the subjective nature of truth and human perception through the conflicting accounts of a samurai's murder and the assault of his wife, without incorporating elements related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Rashomon" adapts short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. All central characters, such as the bandit, the wife, the samurai, the woodcutter, and the priest, maintain the same gender as established in the original literary source material. No characters were depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical baseline.
Rashomon is a Japanese film set in feudal Japan, based on Japanese short stories. All characters are depicted as Japanese, consistent with the source material and historical context. There are no instances of characters established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.8
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