Google PlayPuberty Blues (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
Two teenage surf chicks from the southern suburbs of Sydney ingratiate themselves with a new group of boys.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Two teenage surf chicks from the southern suburbs of Sydney ingratiate themselves with a new group of boys.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayYouTubeDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its critical examination of patriarchal gender roles and the objectification of young women within 1970s Australian surf culture, culminating in the protagonists' rejection of these restrictive norms.
The movie features traditional casting without explicit diversity initiatives. Its narrative subtly critiques certain traditional behaviors and social norms, particularly sexism within its specific cultural context, but does not center on explicit DEI themes or broadly portray traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Puberty Blues is a coming-of-age story centered on two adolescent girls' experiences with sexism, peer pressure, and heterosexual relationships in 1970s Australia. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore queer themes, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1981 film "Puberty Blues" is a direct adaptation of the 1979 novel. All significant characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The 1981 film "Puberty Blues" is an adaptation of the 1979 novel by Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette. The characters in the novel and film are consistently portrayed as white Australian teenagers, reflecting the source material and its setting. There is no evidence of any character's race being changed from their established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
5.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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