Paramount+Mommie Dearest (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of individual psychological abuse and family dysfunction is largely apolitical, focusing on personal tragedy rather than systemic issues. It offers a personal act of liberation as a 'solution' without advocating for specific political ideologies or societal changes.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its biographical nature and period setting, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the personal drama of child abuse within a specific family and does not engage in explicit critiques of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film primarily depicts Christianity through Joan Crawford's performative and hypocritical adherence, where she uses religious rhetoric and practices to maintain a public image, justify her abusive behavior, or exert control. The narrative offers no counterbalancing positive or nuanced portrayal of the faith, thus associating its depiction with manipulation and cruelty.
The film "Mommie Dearest" does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on the tumultuous and abusive relationship between Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter, Christina, without exploring queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on a memoir. All major characters, including real historical figures like Joan Crawford and her children, are portrayed with the same gender as established in the source material and historical record.
The film "Mommie Dearest" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures, Joan Crawford and her children. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical counterparts, with no changes to established racial identities.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.5
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