The Village (2004)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.4

Overview

M Night Shyamalan's The Village revolves around a desolate town in Pennsylvania. The residents of this town live by strict rules - They are not to leave the village or the monsters beyond their boundaries will surely att...

Starring Cast

Sigourney Weaver • William Hurt • Joaquin Phoenix

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Sigourney Weaver • William Hurt • Joaquin Phoenix

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film explores the ethical dilemmas of paternalism, isolation, and the pursuit of a utopian society through deception, presenting motivations and consequences that resonate with critiques and values from both left and right perspectives without explicitly endorsing one, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without intentional DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of fear and isolation within a secluded community, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes in its storytelling.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Village does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on a secluded community's fear and the revelation of its origins, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Village is an original screenplay by M. Night Shyamalan, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Village is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or established canon for any character's race to be compared against, thus precluding a race swap.