Apple TVThe Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the universal themes of imperial decline, the corruption of power, and the struggle between virtuous leadership and tyranny, without explicitly endorsing a specific left or right political ideology. Its critique of greed and lament for lost ideals resonate across the political spectrum.
This historical epic from 1964 features traditional casting with a predominantly white, male ensemble in its central roles, reflecting common practices for the genre and era. The narrative focuses on the decline of the Roman Empire through themes of power and corruption, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christians as a persecuted minority, depicting their suffering under Roman rule with sympathy. Their moral integrity is implicitly contrasted with the corruption of the pagan Roman elite, positioning the audience to align with their virtues.
The film, a historical epic set in ancient Rome, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on political power struggles, military conflicts, and heterosexual relationships, leaving no room for queer representation within its story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film depicts historical figures such as Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, and Lucilla, all of whom are portrayed on screen with their historically documented gender. No established historical or canonical characters have their gender changed.
The film is a historical epic set in the Roman Empire. All major historical figures and fictional characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical context or the initial depiction within the film, without any changes from prior established canon or historical record.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.5
Critic Ratings
9.3
N/A
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