Apple TVBride & Prejudice (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitors for her four unmarried daughters when a family friend introduces them to handsome American Will Darcy. A Bollywood-style modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Hinduism: Positive
Sikhism: Positive
Overview
Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitors for her four unmarried daughters when a family friend introduces them to handsome American Will Darcy. A Bollywood-style modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on individual growth, overcoming personal prejudice, and fostering cross-cultural understanding, rather than engaging in explicit political commentary or advocating for systemic change.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its explicit recasting of traditionally white roles with minority actors, adapting a classic British novel to an Indian cultural context. While it explores cultural differences, the narrative does not explicitly portray traditional white or male identities negatively.
Secondary
The film adapts Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' where the Bennet family and other characters, originally white English, are portrayed as Indian. This constitutes a race swap for multiple key characters from the source material.
The film portrays Hindu culture, traditions, and family values with warmth, respect, and vibrancy, celebrating its richness through festivals, weddings, and daily life. The narrative aligns with the dignity of the faith's cultural expression.
Sikhism is depicted positively through the respectful portrayal of Amritsar, a prominent Sikh city, and the iconic Golden Temple. While not a central theme, its presence contributes to the film's celebration of India's diverse and harmonious cultural landscape.
The film 'Bride & Prejudice' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers entirely on heterosexual romantic relationships and cultural dynamics, providing no depiction or exploration of queer identity or experiences within its storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." All major characters, such as Elizabeth Bennet (Lalita Bakshi) and Mr. Darcy (Will Darcy), retain their original genders from the source material. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
6.5
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.5
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