Apple TVThe Molly Maguires (1970)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central thesis critiques systemic labor exploitation and corporate power, portraying the desperate struggle of workers against economic injustice with clear narrative sympathy for the oppressed.
The movie features traditional casting, primarily depicting white characters in roles consistent with its historical setting about Irish immigrant miners. Its narrative focuses on class struggle and labor rights, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the Catholic faith of the Irish miners as a vital source of community, solace, and moral grounding amidst their severe exploitation. Despite the violent actions of the Molly Maguires, the narrative frames their faith as an integral part of their identity and resilience, not as a cause of their problems.
The Molly Maguires, a historical drama set in 1870s Pennsylvania, centers on the struggles of Irish coal miners and an undercover detective. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real events and figures. All depicted historical characters maintain their documented gender, and no established characters from source material or history are portrayed with a different gender.
The film is a historical drama depicting Irish-American coal miners in the 1870s. All major characters, whether historical figures or fictional, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the historical context and the characters' established backgrounds. No instances of a character's race being changed from source material or history were found.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
6.2
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