7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Faustus is a clerk in St. John's at the Newfoundland Department of Education. He dreams of becoming ruler of Newfoundland and seceding from Canada. In the real world, Faustus' boss Eddie Peddle plans to indoctrinate the citizenry of Newfoundland with a cult-like geometric theory known as Total Education, but Peddle may be foiled by the revelation of a secret from his past career.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Faustus is a clerk in St. John's at the Newfoundland Department of Education. He dreams of becoming ruler of Newfoundland and seceding from Canada. In the real world, Faustus' boss Eddie Peddle plans to indoctrinate the citizenry of Newfoundland with a cult-like geometric theory known as Total Education, but Peddle may be foiled by the revelation of a secret from his past career.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject of political satire and bureaucratic absurdity, combined with its lack of a clear ideological solution, positions it as neutral. It critiques the general nature of politics and human ambition rather than promoting specific progressive or conservative viewpoints.
The movie primarily features traditional casting, reflecting its regional setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on satire and imagination, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film, a biting satire of Newfoundland society and institutions, portrays Christianity through a critical lens. It satirizes the hypocrisy, rigidity, or institutional flaws of religious practices and adherents, aligning with its broader critique of societal structures rather than affirming the faith's virtues.
The film 'The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the eccentric life and political aspirations of its titular character, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood is an original film without pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this production, thus there are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their established canonical or historical identity.
This is an original independent film from 1986, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. There are no prior canonical depictions or historical figures whose race could be altered, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
8.5
Critic Ratings
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