6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shane (1966)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Shane works for the Starett family, a young widow, her son, and her aging father-in-law, protecting them against the anti-sodbuster rancher Ryker and other perils plaguing the Old West.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Shane works for the Starett family, a young widow, her son, and her aging father-in-law, protecting them against the anti-sodbuster rancher Ryker and other perils plaguing the Old West.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict is resolved through the decisive, violent intervention of an individual hero, Shane, who protects the homesteaders' property rights and enables the establishment of a settled, orderly community, aligning with themes of individual responsibility and traditional values.
The film features a traditional cast with all prominent roles played by white actors, consistent with its historical setting. The narrative focuses on classic Western themes without critiquing or explicitly addressing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film subtly affirms the moral and communal values often associated with Christianity through the homesteaders, particularly the Starrett family, who represent peace, family, and community, contrasting them with the destructive forces of the cattle barons.
The film "Shane" (1953) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. As a classic Western, its storyline focuses on traditional frontier themes without explicit queer representation, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1966 TV series "Shane" adapts the novel and previous film, maintaining the established genders for all its main characters, such as Shane, Joe Starrett, and Marian Starrett. No canonical characters were portrayed with a different gender.
The 1966 TV series "Shane" adapts the novel and 1953 film, maintaining the established racial portrayals of its characters. No character canonically or historically established as one race is depicted as a different race in this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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