PhiloJudgment at Nuremberg (1961)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
In 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe, but also from the widow of a Nazi general, an idealistic U.S. Army captain and reluctant witness Irene Wallner.
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Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
In 1947, four German judges who served on the bench during the Nazi regime face a military tribunal to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Chief Justice Haywood hears evidence and testimony not only from lead defendant Ernst Janning and his defense attorney Hans Rolfe, but also from the widow of a Nazi general, an idealistic U.S. Army captain and reluctant witness Irene Wallner.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating because its central thesis champions universal moral principles, individual responsibility, and the integrity of the rule of law against authoritarianism, rather than promoting a specific left or right political ideology.
This historical drama features traditional casting that accurately reflects its 1961 production and the historical period it depicts, with no intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on justice and moral responsibility within a specific historical context, without critiquing traditional identities through a modern DEI lens.
Secondary
The film explicitly condemns the Nazi persecution of homosexuals as a horrific crime against humanity. Through the legal proceedings, it frames these acts as grave injustices, thereby affirming the worth of those targeted, despite not featuring central LGBTQ+ characters.
The film critiques the moral failings and complicity of individuals and institutions (many of whom were Christian) in Nazi atrocities, rather than condemning Christianity itself. It implicitly affirms the universal moral principles that were violated, which align with core Christian ethics.
The film powerfully depicts the immense suffering and systematic persecution of Jewish people during the Holocaust. Its narrative unequivocally condemns antisemitism and positions the audience to sympathize with the victimized religion, affirming its dignity in the face of horrific injustice.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features fictionalized characters within a historical setting, rather than directly portraying specific historical figures whose gender could be swapped. All named characters are original creations for the screenplay.
The film features fictionalized characters within a historical setting. All major characters, whether original to the film or representing general historical roles, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical context and any implied or established racial background, thus no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
6.0
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