Apocalypto (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe a...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe a...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film's central narrative champions individual resilience, self-reliance, and the protection of the family unit as the primary solution to a corrupt and decaying society, aligning with conservative values.
The movie features an entirely Indigenous cast, authentically representing its pre-Columbian Mesoamerican setting. Its narrative focuses on the internal dynamics of this historical culture, without engaging with or critiquing modern traditional identities.
Secondary
Apocalypto does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on a man's fight for survival and family in a historical setting, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film primarily focuses on male characters in combat roles. Female characters, such as Seven, are depicted in survival and victim roles, not engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Apocalypto is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender was altered for this portrayal.
Apocalypto is an original film with original characters, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no characters were previously established as a different race, and no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
6.5
6.8
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