Legends of the Fall (1994)

Bias Rating

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Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.5

Overview

In early twentieth century Montana, Colonel William Ludlow (Sir Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn), and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional...

Starring Cast

Brad Pitt • Anthony Hopkins • Aidan Quinn

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Brad Pitt • Anthony Hopkins • Aidan Quinn

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film is a family saga that explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war, focusing on individual and familial resilience rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its narrative balances elements that could be interpreted as anti-war with a romanticization of rugged individualism and tradition, leading to a neutral stance.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes visible diversity through its Native American characters, who are integral to the historical setting rather than being explicit DEI-driven recasts. The narrative primarily frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, exploring their complexities without a central or explicit critique of traditional roles or a strong DEI focus.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Legends of the Fall does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and family dynamics, with no depiction of queer identity or experiences within its storyline.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Legends of the Fall" is an adaptation of Jim Harrison's novella. All major characters in the movie retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is an adaptation of Jim Harrison's novella. All major characters, including the Ludlow family and the Cree characters, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established descriptions in the source material. No character's race was changed from the original canon.