The Book of Eli (2010)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.9

Overview

In a violent post-apocalyptic society, a drifter, Eli (Denzel Washington), has been wandering westward across North America for the last thirty years. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and g...

Starring Cast

Denzel Washington • Mila Kunis • Ray Stevenson

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Denzel Washington • Mila Kunis • Ray Stevenson

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's central solution to societal collapse is the preservation and reintroduction of a specific, traditional religious text (the King James Bible), emphasizing individual faith and divine guidance as the path to rebuilding, which aligns with right-leaning values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including a prominent Black lead character, which contributes to a diverse representation. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, nor are DEI themes central to its core message, focusing instead on universal themes of survival and faith in a post-apocalyptic world.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Book of Eli does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative. The film's focus lies entirely on its post-apocalyptic survival and spiritual journey, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as N/A.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Solara as the primary female character in action sequences. While she uses a firearm defensively at times, there are no instances where she or any other female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents using hand-to-hand, martial arts, or melee weapons.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Book of Eli is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there are no established characters from prior canon whose gender could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Book of Eli is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.