Victoria & Abdul (2017)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.5

Overview

Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's (Dame Judi Dench's) golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the Queen. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her ...

Starring Cast

Judi Dench • Ali Fazal • Tim Pigott-Smith

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

Overview

Starring Cast

Judi Dench • Ali Fazal • Tim Pigott-Smith

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film leans left by critiquing the racism, classism, and xenophobia of the British establishment and the human cost of colonialism, while championing individual empathy and connection as a means to transcend societal prejudice.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse central cast, accurately reflecting historical figures. Its narrative explicitly critiques the racial prejudices and xenophobia of the traditional British establishment, highlighting themes of cultural understanding and challenging societal norms through the unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria and her Indian attendant.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Victoria & Abdul" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the unconventional friendship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim, exploring themes of race, class, and colonialism, without touching upon queer identity or relationships.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a historical drama based on real-life figures, including Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders, with no instances of a gender swap.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a historical drama depicting real figures, Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. Both characters, and other historical figures, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of the individuals they represent.