5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The War Boy (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
The 12-year-old son of a freedom fighter grows up fast in World War II Yugoslavia.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
The 12-year-old son of a freedom fighter grows up fast in World War II Yugoslavia.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject, the devastating impact of war on a child, is presented as a universal humanitarian tragedy rather than a critique tied to a specific political ideology. Its focus on individual survival and the human cost of conflict leads to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting consistent with its historical setting and release era, without explicit diversity initiatives. Its narrative centers on a human drama during wartime, and does not overtly critique traditional identities or prioritize DEI themes.
Secondary
The film explores a complex, deeply affectionate, and often interpreted as homoerotic bond between an orphaned boy and a soldier. This relationship is portrayed with dignity and emotional depth, serving as a central emotional anchor for the protagonist. The narrative's tragic elements stem from the external circumstances of war, not from the nature of their connection.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The War Boy (1985) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this production, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
The War Boy (1985) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic of historical figures. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historically established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.7
5.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
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