Apple TVThe Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
The buoyant Molly Brown has survived the first crisis of her life—a flood. Sixteen years later she sets out to make her way in the world. She assures the Leadville saloon keeper that she can sing and play the piano, and learns quickly. Soon she marries Johnny Brown, who in a few years will be able to replace the original cigar wrapper wedding ring with a replica in gold and gemstones. The Browns head for Europe and bring a few crowned heads back to Denver for a party that turns into a ballroom brawl. Molly goes to Europe alone, returning on the Titanic. She didn't survive a flood as a baby for the story to end here.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The buoyant Molly Brown has survived the first crisis of her life—a flood. Sixteen years later she sets out to make her way in the world. She assures the Leadville saloon keeper that she can sing and play the piano, and learns quickly. Soon she marries Johnny Brown, who in a few years will be able to replace the original cigar wrapper wedding ring with a replica in gold and gemstones. The Browns head for Europe and bring a few crowned heads back to Denver for a party that turns into a ballroom brawl. Molly goes to Europe alone, returning on the Titanic. She didn't survive a flood as a baby for the story to end here.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film presents a balanced narrative, celebrating individual ambition and perseverance within a capitalist society while simultaneously critiquing the superficiality and snobbery of rigid class structures, leading to a neutral thematic presentation.
The movie features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on individual ambition and resilience, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film implicitly affirms values often associated with Christian virtues through its protagonist, Molly Brown, who embodies resilience, generosity, and a strong moral compass. While not explicitly religious, her character's journey and actions align with a positive portrayal of these underlying societal values.
The Unsinkable Molly Brown does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers entirely on the heterosexual relationship of Molly and Johnny Brown and Molly's journey through life, leaving no room for queer representation or discussion.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical musical about the historical figure Margaret Brown. All major characters, including Molly Brown and her husband J.J. Brown, are portrayed with their historically documented genders.
The film portrays historical figures Margaret Brown and James Joseph Brown, both of whom were white, with white actors. There is no instance where a character's established race was changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
5.5
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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