The Greatest Showman (2017)

Bias Rating

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Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.4

Overview

Orphaned, penniless, but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, the American entertainer, Phineas Taylor Barnum, will always be remembered as the man with the gift to blur the line between re...

Starring Cast

Hugh Jackman • Michelle Williams • Zac Efron

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Hugh Jackman • Michelle Williams • Zac Efron

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film consciously balances themes of individual ambition and entrepreneurial spirit with the acceptance and empowerment of marginalized groups, preventing it from explicitly promoting a singular political ideology.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: Medium

The movie showcases visible diversity within its ensemble of circus performers, though its central roles are cast traditionally without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative promotes themes of acceptance and individuality, while maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, with its white male protagonist at the story's core.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Greatest Showman focuses on themes of acceptance for those perceived as different by society, but it does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Therefore, there is no direct portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes to evaluate within the film's narrative.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Greatest Showman is a musical biopic based on historical figures and introduces new characters. All major characters, whether historical or newly created for the film, maintain their established or historically documented gender without any changes.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film features a mix of historical figures and original characters. All historical figures whose race is documented are portrayed by actors of the same race. Original characters created for the film do not have a pre-established race to swap.