Apple TVThe Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
Gavin Stone, a washed-up former child star, is forced to do community service at a local megachurch and pretends to be Christian so he can land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Gavin Stone, a washed-up former child star, is forced to do community service at a local megachurch and pretends to be Christian so he can land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes traditional Christian faith and values as the solution to personal moral failings and lack of purpose, which is a core tenet of conservative social ideology.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, with its main characters primarily being white. The narrative centers on the personal journey of a white male protagonist, and it does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, its community, and its practices with deep respect and sympathy. It depicts the faith as a transformative force that offers redemption, purpose, and genuine community, ultimately leading the protagonist from cynicism to belief.
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on a heterosexual protagonist's spiritual journey and community involvement, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose established gender could be altered.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's race, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
5.8
Critic Ratings
5.4
3.6
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