Atonement (2007)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

When Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan), thirteen-years-old and an aspiring writer, sees her older sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) and Robbie Turner (James McAvoy) at the fountain in front of the family estate, she misinterp...

Starring Cast

Keira Knightley • James McAvoy • Brenda Blethyn

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Keira Knightley • James McAvoy • Brenda Blethyn

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values through its critique of class prejudice and its vivid portrayal of the horrors of war, highlighting the devastating human cost of societal injustices and conflict, even as it explores individual guilt and the redemptive power of art.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a cast that is predominantly white, consistent with its historical setting, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on themes of class, war, and the impact of a lie, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly foregrounding DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Atonement does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a heterosexual romance, class dynamics, and the impact of war and a false accusation, with no 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 film "Atonement" is a direct adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel. All major characters, such as Cecilia Tallis, Robbie Turner, and Briony Tallis, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of characters canonically or historically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender on screen.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Based on the source novel by Ian McEwan, all major characters in the film 'Atonement' are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established descriptions, with no instances of a character canonically or historically established as one race being depicted as another.