5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film champions themes of duty, national defense, and the preservation of traditional monarchical order through personal sacrifice, aligning with conservative values of patriotism and established hierarchy.
The movie features a cast authentic to its Thai historical setting, without engaging in race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on historical drama, presenting traditional identities within its cultural context without explicit critique or negative portrayal driven by modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhism as the foundational spiritual and cultural bedrock of Ayutthaya, depicting its practices, temples, and monks with reverence. It highlights how Buddhist principles inform the characters' moral compass and provide solace and strength during times of conflict, aligning the narrative with the faith's dignity.
Hinduism is depicted through its influence on royal ceremonies and cultural symbolism, presented as a respected and integrated part of the Siamese heritage, often coexisting harmoniously with Buddhist traditions.
The Legend of Suriyothai, a historical epic, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on heterosexual relationships, royal politics, and historical events of 16th-century Siam, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The film features Queen Suriyothai, who bravely rides into battle. In her most prominent combat scene, she intervenes in an elephant duel to save her husband from a male opponent. However, she is fatally wounded and dies in the process, preventing her husband's defeat but not achieving a personal victory in direct combat.
The film is a historical epic based on real figures from Thai history. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as documented in historical records, with no instances of gender swapping.
The Legend of Suriyothai is a Thai historical epic depicting real figures from 16th-century Siam. The cast primarily consists of Thai actors portraying these historical figures, aligning with their documented race and origin. There are no instances of characters being portrayed by actors of a different race than their historical or canonical establishment.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
5.7
Critic Ratings
5.1
5.8
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