Apple TVBeing There (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film offers a satirical critique of societal superficiality, media manipulation, and the human tendency to project meaning onto the meaningless, without explicitly promoting or opposing any specific political ideology. Its focus is on the general mechanisms of power and perception rather than partisan politics.
The film features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative, while satirical, does not critically portray traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film employs Christ-like imagery, most notably in the ambiguous ending where Chance appears to walk on water, to elevate his innocent purity. This symbolism, while open to interpretation, aligns with virtues and dignity, and the film's satire is directed at societal superficiality and the elite's projections rather than the faith itself.
The film "Being There" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political satire and social commentary through the character of Chance, with no explicit representation of queer identities or experiences within its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Being There" is an adaptation of Jerzy Kosinski's novel. All major characters, including Chance, Eve Rand, and Benjamin Rand, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical or historical depiction.
The film "Being There" (1979) is an adaptation of Jerzy Kosinski's novel. All major characters, including Chance, Eve Rand, and Benjamin Rand, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material. No character canonically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.5
8.3
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