Defiance (2008)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.4

Overview

On the run and hiding in the deep forests of the then German-occupied Poland and Belorussia (World War II), the four Bielski brothers find the impossible task of foraging for food and weapons for their survival. They liv...

Starring Cast

Daniel Craig • Liev Schreiber • Jamie Bell

Where to watch

Paramount+

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Daniel Craig • Liev Schreiber • Jamie Bell

Where to watch

Paramount+

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film is left-leaning because its central narrative champions the collective survival and armed resistance of a persecuted minority against genocidal tyranny, emphasizing community solidarity and the moral imperative to protect the vulnerable.

Diversity: LowConfidence: Medium

The movie features traditional casting with predominantly white actors portraying historically specific roles, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative positively frames its white, male protagonists, focusing on their heroism and resilience without critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Defiance is a historical war drama centered on the Bielski partisans during WWII. The narrative is entirely focused on survival, resistance, and family dynamics in the face of the Holocaust. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's storyline or character arcs.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film focuses on the survival and resistance of a Jewish partisan group during WWII. While female characters are present and endure significant hardship, none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Defiance" is a historical drama based on the true story of the Bielski partisans. All major characters, including the Bielski brothers and other historical figures, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-world counterparts. No character's established gender from history or source material was altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film depicts real historical figures, the Bielski brothers, who were Jewish partisans during WWII. The actors cast align with the historical race of these individuals, with no character established as one race being portrayed as another.