7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
James at 16 (1977)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
James at 15 (later James at 16) is an American drama series that aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 season. Protagonist James Hunter is the son of a college professor who has moved his family across the country to take a teaching job, transplanting James from Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts. James has a hard time fitting into his new surroundings.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
James at 15 (later James at 16) is an American drama series that aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 season. Protagonist James Hunter is the son of a college professor who has moved his family across the country to take a teaching job, transplanting James from Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts. James has a hard time fitting into his new surroundings.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on universal coming-of-age experiences, personal growth, and family dynamics, without engaging in explicit political commentary or advocating for systemic change, positions it as neutral. The narrative champions individual resilience and relational support as solutions to adolescent challenges.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, typical for a suburban family drama of its time, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on the coming-of-age experiences of a teenage boy, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on available information, 'James at 16' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series, which aired in the late 1970s, does not depict queer identity or related narratives in its known plotlines or character arcs, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original television series from 1977, "James at 16" does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters exist who were established with a different gender before this production.
As an original television series from 1977, "James at 16" does not adapt pre-existing source material or historical figures with established racial identities. Therefore, no characters could have been portrayed as a different race than their original depiction within the show itself.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
6.1
Critic Ratings
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