Apple TVClass of '44 (1973)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's neutral rating stems from its primary focus on universal coming-of-age themes, personal relationships, and individual transitions during a specific historical period, rather than promoting any explicit political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast consistent with its 1940s setting, without intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative centers on the personal experiences of traditional identities without offering critique or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the character Benjie, who is Jewish, and the societal challenges he faces in an interfaith relationship. The narrative is sympathetic to his experience, highlighting the external pressures rather than critiquing Judaism itself, thus aligning with a respectful portrayal of the faith.
The film 'Class of '44' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the heterosexual experiences of three young men during World War II, focusing on their friendships, college life, and romantic relationships with women. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct sequel to "Summer of '42," featuring the same core characters whose genders remain consistent with their previous portrayals. No established characters undergo a gender change.
This film is a sequel to "Summer of '42," continuing the story of characters established as white in the prior film and source material. The main characters are portrayed by the same actors, and no character's race was changed from their established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.4
5.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
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