Apple TVThe Green Knight (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores universal, existential themes of honor, mortality, and personal integrity through a medieval quest, consciously avoiding a specific political stance by focusing on individual transformation rather than societal critique or endorsement of political ideologies.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through the casting of a non-white actor in the traditionally white lead role of Sir Gawain. However, its narrative primarily explores themes of honor and personal quest within a traditional setting, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film adapts the medieval Arthurian poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Sir Gawain, traditionally depicted as a white European knight, is portrayed by an actor of Indian descent. Morgan le Fay, also traditionally white, is played by an actress of Indian descent.
The film portrays Christianity as the respected cultural and moral framework of Arthurian society. While Gawain's personal journey explores deeper, more ancient truths, the film does not undermine the dignity of the faith or depict its adherents negatively, instead using it as a foundational context for themes of virtue and honor.
The Green Knight does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Sir Gawain's quest for honor and self-discovery, exploring themes of chivalry, temptation, and mortality without incorporating queer identities or relationships.
The film does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in or wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in direct physical altercations.
The film adapts the classic Arthurian poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." All major characters, including Sir Gawain, the Green Knight, King Arthur, and Queen Guinevere, retain their established genders from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.9
8.5
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