Prime VideoThe Boys from Brazil (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film functions as a moral thriller condemning Nazism and eugenics, focusing on an individual's efforts to thwart a sinister plot. It explores the philosophical 'nature vs. nurture' debate regarding evil without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features a traditional, predominantly white cast, consistent with its 1970s production and historical setting. Its narrative focuses on a thriller plot involving a Nazi hunter and a cloning conspiracy, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Judaism positively through its protagonist, Ezra Lieberman, a dedicated Nazi hunter whose moral conviction stems from the atrocities committed against Jewish people. The narrative unequivocally condemns the anti-Semitism of the Nazis, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victims and the fight against such hatred.
The Boys from Brazil does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot is solely centered on a thriller narrative involving Nazi war criminals and a cloning conspiracy, leaving no room for LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct adaptation of Ira Levin's novel. All major and named characters in the movie retain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances where a character's gender was altered from the book to the screen.
The film adapts Ira Levin's novel, featuring characters like Dr. Josef Mengele and Ezra Lieberman. Both historical figures and novel characters, established as white, are portrayed by white actors in the 1978 film. No instances of race swapping are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.2
4.0
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