Apple TVWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto their guests the full force of the bitterness, dysfunction, and animosity that defines their marriage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto their guests the full force of the bitterness, dysfunction, and animosity that defines their marriage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's core narrative dissects the psychological dynamics of a highly dysfunctional marriage and the destructive nature of shared illusions, focusing on apolitical themes of human relationships and authenticity. Its exploration of personal torment and the confrontation of painful truths transcends specific political ideologies.
The movie features a cast that is entirely traditional, with no visible diversity or intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on the psychological drama of two white, heterosexual couples, critiquing their personal dysfunctions and societal roles rather than traditional identities from a DEI perspective.
Secondary
The film depicts implied non-heterosexuality primarily as a weapon for psychological torment. George relentlessly taunts Nick, using insinuations about his past and masculinity to degrade him. This portrayal frames potential queer identity as a vulnerability to be exploited in a toxic relationship, rather than an identity to be affirmed or understood.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is a direct adaptation of Edward Albee's 1962 play. All four main characters—George, Martha, Nick, and Honey—retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no changes made in the film adaptation.
The film is an adaptation of Edward Albee's 1962 play. All main characters—George, Martha, Nick, and Honey—were portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the implied or established race of the characters in the original source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.6
7.5
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