Apple TVThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the Holocaust and Nazism, is universally condemned, but its narrative strongly emphasizes the human cost of prejudice and the importance of empathy and shared humanity, aligning with foundational progressive values of social justice and anti-discrimination.
The film features a cast that is consistent with its historical setting, primarily depicting white characters without any intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative critiques the specific historical atrocities of the Nazi regime and its perpetrators, rather than offering a broad critique of traditional identities in a general sense.
Secondary
The film portrays Judaism and its adherents with profound sympathy and dignity, focusing on their immense suffering as victims of the Holocaust. The narrative unequivocally condemns the horrific persecution of Jewish people, positioning the audience to empathize deeply with their plight.
The film 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative is centered on the Holocaust and the friendship between two young boys, therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within its content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct adaptation of the novel, and all major characters, including Bruno, Shmuel, and their families, retain the same gender as established in the source material. No characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The film adapts a novel set in Nazi Germany, depicting German and Jewish characters. All major characters in the 2008 film are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established background in the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.8
Critic Ratings
6.5
5.5
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