Apple TVThe Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
Starring Cast
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the destructive absurdity arising from rigid adherence to military codes and duty on both sides, culminating in a tragic realization of the futility of war rather than championing a specific political solution or ideology.
The film's casting primarily reflects the historical setting of World War II, featuring traditional roles without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of duty and conflict, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays Colonel Nicholson's Christian faith as the source of his immense personal strength, discipline, and moral conviction, allowing him to endure extreme hardship and maintain order among his men. While his rigid interpretation of duty leads to tragic and misguided actions, the film respects the dignity and resilience derived from his beliefs, not condemning the faith itself but rather the character's flawed application of its virtues.
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a war drama centered on Allied POWs and their Japanese captors during WWII, exploring themes of military duty, honor, and the psychological impact of captivity. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts Pierre Boulle's novel and depicts historical events during WWII. All significant characters, such as Colonel Nicholson and Shears, maintain their established male gender from the source material and historical context. No characters originally established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The film's main characters, including Colonel Nicholson, Major Shears, and Colonel Saito, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical or canonical depictions in the source novel and real-world context. No character's established race was altered for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.6
8.8
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