Apple TVPaul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
Risking his life, Luke ventures to Rome to visit Paul -- the apostle who's bound in chains and held captive in Nero's darkest and bleakest prison cell. Haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds, Paul wonders if he's been forgotten as he awaits his grisly execution. Before Paul's death, Luke resolves to write another book that details the birth of what will come to be known as the church.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Risking his life, Luke ventures to Rome to visit Paul -- the apostle who's bound in chains and held captive in Nero's darkest and bleakest prison cell. Haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds, Paul wonders if he's been forgotten as he awaits his grisly execution. Before Paul's death, Luke resolves to write another book that details the birth of what will come to be known as the church.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the steadfastness of Christian faith amidst persecution, and its championed solution of unwavering religious devotion and forgiveness, align with traditional religious values often associated with conservative viewpoints. While not directly engaging in modern political discourse, its core message reinforces a specific set of values that lean right.
The movie features traditional casting consistent with its historical and biblical setting, without explicit race or gender swaps for diversity purposes. Its narrative centers on religious themes and historical events, offering no explicit critique of traditional identities or framing them negatively based on modern DEI criteria.
Secondary
The film offers a deeply sympathetic and affirming portrayal of early Christianity, focusing on Paul's unwavering faith, the community's resilience, and their message of love and forgiveness amidst severe Roman persecution. The narrative strongly aligns with the virtues and dignity of the Christian faith.
The film "Paul, Apostle of Christ" is a historical drama centered on the biblical figure of Paul and early Christian history. Its narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing entirely on religious and historical events within that specific context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Paul, Apostle of Christ" portrays biblical and historical figures according to their established genders in source texts and historical records. No major or named characters were depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The film portrays historical figures from the New Testament, such as Paul and Luke, who were historically from the Middle East/Levant. They are depicted by white European actors. While an ethnic shift, this is generally considered to remain within the broader 'white/Caucasian' racial category, and thus does not meet the definition of a 'race swap' as a change to a different broader racial category.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
7.6
Critic Ratings
4.9
5.2
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