Apple TVBabel (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is Left-Leaning due to its pervasive critique of xenophobia, cultural misunderstanding, and the human cost of borders and post-9/11 paranoia, consistently advocating for empathy and interconnectedness over division.
Babel showcases significant cultural and national diversity through its multi-narrative structure, with casting that authentically reflects the characters' origins. The film explores universal themes of communication and interconnectedness across different societies, rather than focusing on explicit critiques of traditional identities or DEI-driven narrative elements.
Secondary
Christianity, particularly Catholicism, is depicted as a positive force through Amelia, the nanny, and her community. It is shown as a source of tradition, moral guidance, and communal celebration, without critique or negative portrayal.
The film portrays Moroccan Muslim villagers with humanity and complexity, actively subverting Western stereotypes of terrorism. It highlights their community bonds, hospitality, and the accidental nature of the shooting, positioning the audience to sympathize with their plight against prejudice.
The film "Babel" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its multi-narrative structure. The various storylines, spanning Morocco, Japan, Mexico, and the United States, focus on themes of communication, cultural barriers, and human connection without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Babel is an original screenplay featuring new characters created for the film. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been altered.
Babel is an original film with an original screenplay and characters. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon for its characters, meaning no character's race could have been pre-established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.9
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