Apple TVMajor Dundee (1965)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
During the last winter of the Civil War, cavalry officer Amos Dundee leads a contentious troop of Army regulars, Confederate prisoners and scouts on an expedition into Mexico to destroy a band of Apaches who have been raiding U.S. bases in Texas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
During the last winter of the Civil War, cavalry officer Amos Dundee leads a contentious troop of Army regulars, Confederate prisoners and scouts on an expedition into Mexico to destroy a band of Apaches who have been raiding U.S. bases in Texas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film offers a morally ambiguous portrayal of war and leadership, critiquing the brutality and futility of conflict while simultaneously exploring the grim necessity of strong, albeit flawed, leadership for survival. It consciously balances competing viewpoints on authority and human nature in extreme circumstances, leading to a neutral political stance.
This film features a cast with visible diversity, including Black and Native American characters in roles consistent with the historical period, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative frames traditional identities neutrally, focusing on the complex and often flawed nature of its protagonists without a strong, explicit critique of these identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Reverend Dahlstrom, a Christian chaplain, with depth and sympathy as he grapples with his faith and moral principles amidst the brutality of war. The narrative explores the challenges of adhering to Christian ideals in extreme circumstances, highlighting human struggle rather than condemning the faith itself.
Major Dundee, a 1965 Western, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on post-Civil War military conflict and personal vendettas, without engaging with queer identity or experiences. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A due to a lack of depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Major Dundee is an original film from 1965, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender establishments to swap from.
Major Dundee is an original film with fictional characters, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no character's race was established prior to this film for a swap to occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
9.7
6.2
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