PhiloThe Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for her funeral and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, a corrupt businessman who wants to exploit the area around the town.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for her funeral and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, a corrupt businessman who wants to exploit the area around the town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions individual and family action to achieve justice against corrupt authority, emphasizing self-reliance and traditional values over systemic solutions. This alignment with individual responsibility and distrust of government places it as right-leaning.
This classic Western features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, consistent with its genre and era. The narrative centers on themes of family and justice, portraying traditional male identities without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film prominently features Christian rites, such as Katie Elder's funeral, as a central plot point and community anchor. While the characters face moral dilemmas, the narrative respects the dignity of the faith, portraying its presence as a backdrop for justice, family loyalty, and honoring one's mother without critique or satire.
The Sons of Katie Elder is a classic Western film centered on themes of family loyalty, revenge, and justice in the Old West. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Sons of Katie Elder is an original film from 1965, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a different gender for any character.
The film's main characters, the Elder brothers, were original creations for this 1965 Western. There is no prior source material (like a novel, comic, or historical record) that establishes their race differently from their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
7.2
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