Apple TVGuy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Islam: Positive
Overview
During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the U.S. government's failure to honor commitments to Afghan allies, championing individual moral responsibility and loyalty as a solution in the face of institutional shortcomings, which aligns with right-leaning themes of individual action and skepticism of government.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, particularly with a central Afghan character. Its narrative strongly critiques U.S. government policies and systemic inequities faced by Afghan allies, emphasizing cross-cultural partnership and moral responsibility.
Secondary
While the film does not explicitly portray LGBTQ+ characters or delve into related issues, it features 'mock-gay banter' among military personnel. This problematic depiction, though minor and not central to the narrative, represents the sole engagement with LGBTQ+ themes, resulting in a net negative impact.
The film portrays Ahmed, an Afghan Muslim interpreter, as a heroic and loyal figure who embodies self-sacrifice, actively challenging negative stereotypes. While the Taliban, also Muslim, are depicted as antagonists, the narrative offers a nuanced view by distinguishing between extremist adherents and the broader faith, aligning with virtues like courage and commitment.
The film's combat scenes exclusively feature male characters, primarily soldiers and Taliban fighters. There are no instances of female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film's characters, including the protagonists John Kinley and Ahmed, are portrayed with genders consistent with their established or canonical identities. There is no evidence of any character having an on-screen gender different from their source material or historical record.
The film features original, fictional characters, Sgt. John Kinley and Ahmed, with no prior established race from source material or historical record. The casting aligns ethnically and phenotypically with the characters' roles and the film's historical setting, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.3
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