Apple TVThe Champ (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on universal, apolitical themes of a father's love, personal redemption, and sacrifice, presenting solutions through individual effort and familial bonds rather than engaging with broader societal or political ideologies.
The movie features a traditional cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist's personal struggles, without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Champ" (1979) focuses on the dramatic relationship between a former boxer, his son, and his ex-wife. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate under the provided framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1979 film "The Champ" is a remake of the 1931 movie. All major characters, including Billy Flynn, T.J. Flynn, and Annie, maintain the same gender as their counterparts in the original source material.
The 1979 film "The Champ" is a remake of the 1931 film. The main characters in the 1979 version, such as Billy Flynn, T.J. Flynn, and Annie, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their counterparts in the original film. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
7.1
Critic Ratings
4.0
3.8
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