Apple TVBob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
After returning to Los Angeles from a group therapy session, documentary filmmaker Bob Sanders and his wife, Carol, find themselves becoming vigilante couples counselors, offering unsolicited advice to their best friends, Ted and Alice Henderson. Not wanting to be rude, the Hendersons play along, but some latent sexual tension among the four soon comes bubbling to the surface, and long-buried desires don't stay buried for long.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
After returning to Los Angeles from a group therapy session, documentary filmmaker Bob Sanders and his wife, Carol, find themselves becoming vigilante couples counselors, offering unsolicited advice to their best friends, Ted and Alice Henderson. Not wanting to be rude, the Hendersons play along, but some latent sexual tension among the four soon comes bubbling to the surface, and long-buried desires don't stay buried for long.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the complexities of sexual liberation and changing marital norms in the late 1960s, observing the characters' struggles and ultimate ambivalence without explicitly endorsing or condemning their choices, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The movie primarily features a white, heterosexual main cast, consistent with its 1969 setting and the social circles depicted. Its narrative explores evolving marital and sexual dynamics within this demographic, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on broader diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice explores sexual liberation and marital experimentation among two heterosexual couples. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, with its narrative remaining centered on heterosexual relationships and their evolving dynamics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
This film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures. Therefore, no character's race could have been changed from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.2
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.2
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