Apple TVVanity Fair (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques rigid 19th-century class structures, inherited privilege, and patriarchal limitations, aligning with progressive values by exposing systemic injustices and the struggles of an ambitious woman.
This adaptation of 'Vanity Fair' maintains traditional casting for its 19th-century English setting, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative offers social commentary on class, ambition, and gender roles within that historical context, providing an indirect critique of societal norms rather than an explicit focus on modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian society, particularly the English upper classes, as deeply hypocritical and judgmental. Religious piety is often depicted as a superficial facade used to maintain social standing and justify selfish actions, with little genuine moral guidance or compassion shown by its adherents.
The film 'Vanity Fair' (2004) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on heterosexual relationships and social dynamics within 19th-century British society, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2004 film "Vanity Fair" is a faithful adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel. All major and minor characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
The 2004 film "Vanity Fair" is an adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel. All major characters, canonically established as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the film, consistent with the original depiction. No instances of a character's race being changed from the source material were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
5.8
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.3
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