Apple TVThe Comedians (1967)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating stems from its central critique of the brutal Duvalier dictatorship in Haiti, highlighting systemic oppression and human rights abuses, and advocating for moral resistance against tyranny.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, reflecting its setting in Haiti, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for DEI purposes. The narrative offers a nuanced exploration of its characters and themes, including subtle critiques of traditional identities and colonial dynamics, rather than a strong, explicit negative portrayal.
Secondary
The film portrays institutional Catholicism as largely ineffective or complicit in the face of the Duvalier regime's brutality, highlighting the hypocrisy or moral failings of some adherents rather than affirming the faith's virtues.
The film "The Comedians" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot focuses on political intrigue and personal relationships in 1960s Haiti, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of Graham Greene's novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals in the film against their established genders in the source material reveals no instances of gender swapping.
The film adapts Graham Greene's novel, featuring characters of various races as depicted in the source material. The casting of both white and Black characters aligns with their established racial identities in the book, with no instances of a character's race being changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
2.7
N/A
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