Apple TVThe Wicker Man (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film implicitly critiques radical, non-traditional social structures by depicting a traditional male protagonist as the victim of a fanatical, matriarchal pagan cult, aligning with conservative anxieties about the erosion of traditional order.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities, instead focusing on a conflict between a white male protagonist and a pagan island community.
Secondary
The 2006 remake features Sister Summersisle as the leader of the island community, a role that was portrayed by the male character Lord Summerisle in the 1973 original film and its source material. This constitutes a gender swap for a significant character.
The film portrays the protagonist, Edward Malus, as a devout Christian whose moral code and faith are contrasted with the pagan cult. The narrative positions the audience to sympathize with him as he is victimized for his beliefs, affirming the dignity of his faith against the islanders' cruelty.
The Wicker Man (2006) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on a detective's investigation into a missing girl on a remote island cult, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2006 film is a remake of the 1973 movie, which itself was based on a novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals in the 2006 adaptation reveals no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
3.8
4.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
3.6
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