Apple TVA Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film consciously balances competing viewpoints by critiquing the romanticized brutality of the American West and traditional masculinity, while ultimately championing an individual's journey of overcoming fear and finding personal belonging, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with the Western genre, and does not appear to incorporate intentional race or gender swaps for DEI purposes. Its narrative focuses on comedic parody of the Old West's harsh realities rather than offering explicit critiques of traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a brief, problematic comedic scene that relies on a transphobic/homophobic trope for humor. This depiction uses a cross-dressing character for a cheap laugh, contributing to a negative overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes without any counterbalancing positive elements.
The film frequently satirizes Christian beliefs and practices through the protagonist's skeptical commentary, portraying adherents as naive, hypocritical, or superstitious. The narrative often aligns with the protagonist's critical view, highlighting the perceived absurdities of faith in a dangerous world.
Jewish characters are portrayed sympathetically as victims of prejudice and violence from the Christian community. The film's narrative unequivocally condemns anti-Semitism, positioning the audience to empathize with the victimized Jewish characters.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
A Million Ways to Die in the West is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for its characters to reference for a race swap determination.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
6.1
Critic Ratings
3.3
4.4
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