Apple TVPaper Moon (1973)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on individual survival and the formation of an unconventional family unit through personal agency during the Great Depression, rather than offering systemic critiques or advocating for specific political solutions, thus remaining apolitical.
The film features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on character relationships and survival during the Great Depression, without critically portraying traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity primarily as a vehicle for con artistry, with Moses Pray exploiting the piety and grief of ostensibly Christian widows. It highlights the gullibility of some adherents and the potential for hypocrisy, rather than affirming the faith itself.
The film "Paper Moon" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the relationship between a con artist and a young girl during the Great Depression, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Paper Moon" is an adaptation of the novel "Addie Pray." All significant characters, including Moses Pray and Addie Loggins, retain the same gender as established in the source material. No characters were portrayed with a different gender than their canonical or historical baseline.
The film "Paper Moon" (1973) is an adaptation of the novel "Addie Pray." All main characters, including Moses Pray and Addie Loggins, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the characters' established depictions in the source material and the film's historical setting.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.7
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