The Swimmer (1968)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.3

Overview

Neddy Merrill has been away for most of the Summer. He reappears at a friend's pool. As they talk, someone notices that there are pools spanning the entire valley. He decided to jog from pool to pool to swim across the w...

Starring Cast

Burt Lancaster • Janet Landgard • Janice Rule

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Burt Lancaster • Janet Landgard • Janice Rule

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

The film's central subject matter, a critique of the superficiality of affluent suburban life and the psychological cost of the 'American Dream,' aligns with common progressive social commentary on consumerism and societal values, leading to a left-leaning rating.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The film features a traditional, predominantly white cast typical of its era and setting, without any intentional diversity in casting or character representation. Its narrative focuses on a personal psychological drama and a critique of individual character flaws and societal superficiality, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "The Swimmer" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal journey of denial and disillusionment, with no elements related to queer identity or experience.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 1968 film "The Swimmer" is a direct adaptation of John Cheever's short story. All major characters, including Ned Merrill and his acquaintances, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another are present.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 1968 film "The Swimmer" is an adaptation of John Cheever's short story. The main character, Ned Merrill, and other significant characters, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their depiction in the original source material and the film's setting. No race swaps are identified.