HBO MaxThe Water Diviner (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Turkey to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. Holding on to hope, Joshua must travel across the war-torn landscape to find the truth and his own peace.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Turkey to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. Holding on to hope, Joshua must travel across the war-torn landscape to find the truth and his own peace.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by emphasizing the devastating human cost of war and championing cross-cultural empathy and reconciliation between former enemies as the solution to nationalistic division.
The movie features a cast that reflects its historical and geographical setting, including a significant number of Turkish characters, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist, portraying his journey and traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays its Australian characters, implicitly Christian, with deep sympathy and respect, focusing on their shared humanity, grief, and resilience in the face of immense loss. It does not critique their faith but rather the devastating impact of war on all people.
Islam is portrayed positively through its Turkish adherents, who are depicted with honor, compassion, and shared humanity, challenging wartime prejudices. The film emphasizes their dignity and the common experience of loss, fostering understanding between cultures.
The film "The Water Diviner" focuses on a father's journey to find his sons after WWI. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Water Diviner is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters. Its main characters were created for the film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon or historical records.
The Water Diviner is an original film with characters created for the story. It does not adapt pre-existing source material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures whose documented race has been altered. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.0
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