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Troy
Box Office
Break-even · 2.8x
Budget$175M
Worldwide Gross$497.4M
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Troy

Troy

movie·R·May 14, 2004·
Box OfficeBreak-even · 2.8x
$175M
Budget
$497.4M
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Troy

movie
R
May 14, 2004
Wokeometer Rating
0Based
Audience Woke Score
0/10
Based
1 Rating
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Troy stays laser-focused on epic battles, honor, and revenge with no activist messaging or identity politics layered in. It's pure, neutral storytelling at a woke score of 0/10.

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Detailed Analysis

Troy (2004) is a straightforward epic adaptation of Homer's Iliad focused on the Trojan War, with Brad Pitt as Achilles, Eric Bana as Hector, Orlando Bloom as Paris, Diane Kruger as Helen, and supporting roles filled by Brian Cox, Sean Bean, and others.

The cast consists entirely of white actors portraying ancient Greek and Trojan figures in a manner consistent with traditional Western depictions of the source material, with no race- or gender-swapping of established characters. This casting choice aligns directly with mythological and historical expectations rather than introducing modern demographic alterations. The plot centers on themes of honor, glory, revenge, and the personal costs of war, including Achilles' rage and the abduction of Helen, without any framing around systemic oppression, patriarchy, or identity politics.

No creator statements, subplots, or dialogue address contemporary social justice issues, allowing the narrative to remain a pure retelling of classic epic conflict. This absence of activist overlays keeps the focus on timeless storytelling elements like battlefield strategy and personal vendettas, free from ideological intrusions that could compromise the entertainment value.

Key Factors

  • Traditional all-white casting matching mythological/historical expectations
  • Core premise and themes limited to classic epic war storytelling with no modern activist overlays
  • Absence of any creator statements, subplots, or dialogue addressing contemporary social justice issues

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Directed by

  • Wolfgang Petersen

Is Troy Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Troy and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Troy?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Troy's overall score.

Is Troy family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Troy is rated R. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

How does Wokeometer score movies?

We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Top Cast

Brad Pitt
1.7Based

Brad Pitt

Achilles

Orlando Bloom
3.1Based

Orlando Bloom

Paris

Eric Bana
1Based

Eric Bana

Hector

Brian Cox
1.8Based

Brian Cox

Agamemnon

Sean Bean
1.2Based

Sean Bean

Odysseus

Brendan Gleeson
1.5Based

Brendan Gleeson

Menelaus

Diane Kruger
1.1Based

Diane Kruger

Helen

Peter O'Toole
1Based

Peter O'Toole

Priam

Rose Byrne
2.8Based

Rose Byrne

Briseis

Saffron Burrows
0.5Based

Saffron Burrows

Andromache

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