Apple TVAlexander (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Alexander explores the complexities of ambition, leadership, and empire through a nuanced portrayal of its titular character, presenting both the visionary and destructive aspects without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, including a prominent minority actress in a key role, but does not explicitly recast traditionally white characters. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on historical events without engaging in modern critiques of these identities.
Secondary
The film "Alexander" offers a largely positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes by depicting Alexander's intimate relationship with Hephaestion as central, dignified, and deeply impactful. It affirms the worth of their love and treats Alexander's bisexuality as a natural part of his character, without negative framing or sensationalism.
Roxana, historically a Sogdian (Central Asian) figure, is portrayed by Rosario Dawson, an actress of Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican descent, which constitutes a race swap from her historical racial background.
The film portrays Indian ascetics, embodying early Buddhist traditions, with respect and curiosity. Alexander is shown to be intrigued by their wisdom and detachment from worldly concerns.
The film depicts Indian ascetics, representing early Hindu traditions, as wise and spiritually profound figures. Their philosophy offers a respected counterpoint to Alexander's worldly ambitions.
The film primarily focuses on Alexander's military campaigns and political struggles, which are depicted through male characters. No significant female characters are shown engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
As a historical biopic, "Alexander" portrays real-world figures. All major historical characters depicted in the film maintain their documented historical gender, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.9
Critic Ratings
1.5
4.0
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