📖 Bible Verse: "For the Lord is a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he." — Deuteronomy 32:4 (KJV)
The Covenant does carry undertones critical of how the U.S. handled the Afghanistan withdrawal, and some people believe that may have made the film less appealing to Hollywood's generally liberal establishment.
While there's no direct evidence that political bias officially influenced the Oscars' decisions, it's true that Hollywood culture leans left, and films that align with prevailing narratives often receive more attention. Movies that challenge those narratives, even subtly, sometimes get overlooked regardless of quality.
Guy Ritchie's film focused on personal honor, moral debt, and accountability—themes that resonated with many military families but weren't loudly championed in mainstream entertainment circles. So while politics may not have been the only reason, it likely played a role in The Covenant being quietly sidelined despite its craftsmanship and humanitarian heart.
