Apple TVPriscilla (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by implicitly critiquing patriarchal power and toxic masculinity within a celebrity context, emphasizing female agency and survival as its central solution.
The film features traditional casting, reflecting its mid-20th-century setting with a predominantly white cast. However, its narrative offers a strong, gender-focused critique of male dominance, power imbalances, and the societal structures that enable abusive relationships, centering on female agency and the psychological impact of coercive control.
Secondary
The film integrates Christian elements, such as Elvis's Bible study and Priscilla's Catholic school background, to provide context and symbolic depth to the characters. The portrayal is non-critical, with the Bible study scene specifically leveraging a Christian narrative to symbolize Elvis's idol status.
The 2023 film Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers exclusively on Priscilla Presley's personal journey and relationship with Elvis, exploring themes of femininity and alienation without engaging with LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Priscilla" is a biopic based on historical figures. The main characters, Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley, are portrayed on screen with genders consistent with their documented historical genders, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film accurately casts major historical figures like Priscilla and Elvis Presley with actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, maintaining ethnic and phenotypical authenticity. No characters established as one race are portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.4
7.9
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