Apple TVHurry Sundown (1967)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic racism and economic exploitation in the post-WWII American South, championing the rights and dignity of marginalized Black and poor white communities against entrenched power structures.
The movie features prominent Black characters whose struggles against white landowners are central to the plot, reflecting the racial tensions of the post-WWII American South. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures and portrays white antagonists negatively, making racial injustice a core theme.
Secondary
The film critiques the hypocrisy of some white characters who use Christianity to justify racism and exploitation, positioning their actions as morally wrong. Simultaneously, it portrays the faith of the Black community as a genuine source of strength, resilience, and moral guidance in the face of oppression, aligning the narrative with the dignity and virtues of their faith.
Hurry Sundown does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on racial and economic conflicts in the rural American South, and queer identity is not depicted or explored within its storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Based on a review of the film's main characters and their counterparts in the source novel, no significant characters established as one gender in the book were portrayed as a different gender in the movie adaptation.
The film "Hurry Sundown" (1967) is an adaptation of a novel where the racial identities of its characters, both Black and white, are consistent between the source material and the on-screen portrayals. No established character's race was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
6.5
Critic Ratings
2.2
N/A
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