The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.6

Overview

A disillusioned war veteran, Captain Rannulph Junuh, reluctantly agrees to play a game of golf. He finds the game futile until his caddy, Bagger Vance, teaches him the secret of the authentic golf stroke which turns out ...

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Matt Damon • Charlize Theron

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Matt Damon • Charlize Theron

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's central narrative focuses on an individual's spiritual journey to overcome personal trauma and rediscover purpose through self-mastery and inner wisdom, aligning with themes of individual responsibility and traditional values rather than systemic critiques.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity through the prominent casting of a Black actor in a central, guiding role. However, the narrative primarily focuses on the personal journeys of its white protagonists, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its storyline.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Legend of Bagger Vance does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and personal growth within a historical golf setting, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film adapts a novel and features historical figures. All major characters, whether from the novel or real-world history, maintain their established gender in the film adaptation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The character Bagger Vance, a mysterious and allegorical figure in the source novel, did not have an explicitly defined or visually depicted race. Therefore, casting a Black actor does not constitute a race swap according to the provided definition.