5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Word (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the profound societal and personal impact of a potentially destabilizing religious discovery, focusing on themes of truth, faith, and institutional power without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology. Its narrative balances critiques of manipulation with an exploration of the desire for stability, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a religious mystery, not explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as central to its plot.
Secondary
The film offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of Christianity, exploring both the genuine faith of individuals and the political machinations and hypocrisy within its institutions. While it critically examines the human elements and challenges established dogma through the discovery of a new gospel, the narrative ultimately emphasizes the pursuit of truth and the dignity of individual belief, rather than condemning the faith itself.
The miniseries 'The Word' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a public relations man promoting a controversial new gospel, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts Irving Wallace's novel, featuring characters original to that source material. There are no instances of pre-existing canonical or historical figures being portrayed with a different gender.
The 1978 miniseries "The Word" is an adaptation of Irving Wallace's 1972 novel. Analysis of the source material and the miniseries cast reveals no instances where a character canonically established as one race was portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
5.0
Critic Ratings
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