Apple TVInvictus (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
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Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis champions national unity and reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa through the inspirational leadership of Nelson Mandela, consciously balancing the progressive goal of racial equality with a pragmatic, unifying solution that transcends ideological divides.
The movie features a cast that accurately reflects the historical and racial diversity of post-apartheid South Africa, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative, however, is profoundly centered on the explicit critique of systemic racial inequality and the pursuit of unity, making themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion central to its core message.
Secondary
Invictus is a biographical sports drama centered on Nelson Mandela's efforts to unite post-apartheid South Africa through the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus the rubric's criteria for evaluating portrayal are not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Invictus is a biographical film depicting real historical figures, primarily Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar, and their associates. All historical characters are portrayed with their documented genders, and original characters do not constitute gender swaps.
Invictus is a historical drama depicting real events and figures. All major historical characters, including Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar, are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical race. No established characters were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
7.6
7.4
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