Apple TVThe Return of the Soldier (1983)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
The horrors of World War I have robbed returning veteran Chris Baldry of his memory. The traumatized soldier doesn't even recognize his own wife, Kitty, or remember their years together. While Baldry attempts to cope with the unfamiliar surroundings of his own home, he seeks out the company of an old flame from his childhood, Margaret Grey. His amnesia also makes him a ready target for the affections of his older cousin, Jenny.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The horrors of World War I have robbed returning veteran Chris Baldry of his memory. The traumatized soldier doesn't even recognize his own wife, Kitty, or remember their years together. While Baldry attempts to cope with the unfamiliar surroundings of his own home, he seeks out the company of an old flame from his childhood, Margaret Grey. His amnesia also makes him a ready target for the affections of his older cousin, Jenny.
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the psychological impact of war and the tragic conflict between individual happiness and rigid societal expectations, particularly concerning class and duty, without explicitly advocating for a specific political ideology or solution.
This historical drama features a cast that aligns with its early 20th-century British setting, without intentional race or gender-based recasting. The narrative explores themes of memory, class, and the psychological impact of war, focusing on character-driven drama rather than explicit critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'The Return of the Soldier' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its focus remains on the psychological impact of war and complex heterosexual relationships within a historical context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Return of the Soldier" (1983) is an adaptation of Rebecca West's 1918 novel. All central characters, including Chris Baldry, Kitty Baldry, Margaret Grey, and Jenny Baldry, retain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The 1983 film "The Return of the Soldier" is an adaptation of Rebecca West's 1918 novel. The characters, originally depicted as white in the source material set in World War I England, are portrayed by white actors in the film, with no changes to their established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.2
Critic Ratings
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