Apple TVLooking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the complex and ultimately tragic journey of a woman seeking sexual freedom in the 1970s, presenting a cautionary tale about individual choices and urban dangers without explicitly endorsing or condemning a specific political ideology, thus landing on a neutral rating.
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal struggles and the dark aspects of urban life, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicitly centering on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a strict, guilt-ridden Catholic upbringing as a significant contributing factor to protagonist Theresa Dunn's psychological repression and self-destructive behavior. The narrative highlights the suffocating nature of her religious background and its role in her rebellion, without offering a counterbalancing positive perspective.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is a psychological drama centered on a young woman's dangerous heterosexual encounters. The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1977 film "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" is a direct adaptation of Judith Rossner's 1973 novel. All major characters, including protagonist Theresa Dunn and her various male and female acquaintances, retain their original genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The film is an adaptation of the 1973 novel. All major characters, including protagonist Theresa Dunn, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established or implicitly understood race in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.1
6.4
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