PhiloElizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions strong, decisive leadership and national unity to defend the realm and its traditional identity against external threats, aligning with conservative values of national strength and the preservation of order.
This historical drama features traditional casting that accurately reflects its 16th-century English setting, with no explicit race or gender swaps of historical roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on historical and political conflicts rather than explicit critiques of traditional social structures.
Secondary
The film primarily depicts Christianity through the lens of the intense conflict between Protestant England and Catholic Europe. Catholicism, particularly as embodied by Philip II of Spain and various conspirators, is portrayed as a zealous, oppressive, and politically dangerous force, driving plots against Elizabeth and leading to war. While Elizabeth's pragmatic Protestantism is presented as the foundation of English national identity and a necessary defense, the narrative's central conflict and the most impactful religious portrayals highlight the destructive and divisive aspects of religious extremism within Christianity.
This historical drama focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and power dynamics within the court of Queen Elizabeth I. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This historical drama portrays real-world historical figures. All major characters, including Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Sir Francis Walsingham, are depicted on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The film depicts historical figures from 16th-century Europe. All major historical characters, who were canonically white, are portrayed by actors who are also white, aligning with their historical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.7
Critic Ratings
3.5
4.5
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