Apple TVThe Razor's Edge (1984)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
An American WWI veteran undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
An American WWI veteran undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus is on an individual's spiritual journey and existential quest for meaning, rejecting materialism and societal norms for personal enlightenment. Its themes are primarily apolitical, emphasizing individual self-discovery rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic changes.
The movie features a predominantly white cast in its main roles, reflecting traditional casting practices. Its narrative focuses on a philosophical exploration of spiritual awakening and a critique of materialism, rather than explicitly addressing or critiquing traditional identities through a DEI lens.
Secondary
Larry's spiritual journey to India involves studying Eastern philosophies and practices, including elements akin to Buddhist teachings. The film depicts his pursuit of enlightenment and inner peace through these traditions as profoundly positive and transformative, leading to his ultimate fulfillment.
The film portrays nominal Christian adherents (e.g., Elliott Templeton) as hypocritical, vain, and superficial, using faith for social climbing rather than genuine spiritual growth. The conventional Christian society is shown as failing to provide true meaning or moral guidance, contrasting sharply with the protagonist's successful spiritual journey elsewhere.
Larry's quest for spiritual truth in India leads him to study with a guru and engage in practices rooted in Hindu philosophy. The film portrays these spiritual traditions with deep respect, presenting them as the path to genuine wisdom and liberation from materialism, thus affirming their value.
The film 'The Razor's Edge' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and a protagonist's spiritual quest, with no explicit or implicit queer representation. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1984 film adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's novel "The Razor's Edge" maintains the established genders of all its principal characters as depicted in the original source material. No canonical characters were portrayed with a different gender on screen.
The 1984 film "The Razor's Edge" adapts W. Somerset Maugham's novel. All major characters, whose race was implicitly white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in this adaptation. No instances of a character's established race being changed were found.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.3
4.7
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