Prime VideoLilies of the Field (1963)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating due to its primary focus on universal, apolitical themes such as faith, human connection, and perseverance, rather than promoting any specific political ideology or engaging in partisan discourse.
The movie features a Black protagonist in a central role, demonstrating visible diversity in its casting. The narrative frames all characters, regardless of race or gender, in a neutral to positive light, focusing on themes of cooperation and shared humanity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the Catholic nuns' faith with deep respect, showcasing it as a source of unwavering strength, community, and purpose. Homer's journey from initial skepticism to active participation and spiritual fulfillment further affirms the positive impact of their beliefs and the power of shared faith.
Lilies of the Field does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on themes of faith, community, and perseverance through the interactions of its main characters, without engaging with queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Lilies of the Field" (1963) is an adaptation of William Edmund Barrett's 1962 novel. All significant characters, including Homer Smith and Mother Maria Marthe, retain their established genders from the source material.
The film's main character, Homer Smith, is an African-American man in the source novel and is portrayed by Sidney Poitier, an African-American actor, in the film. No characters established as one race in the source material were portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.2
6.1
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