The Man in the Moon (1991)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.8

Overview

Rural Louisiana, summer of 1957, Elvis is King. At 14, Dani is coming of age. Her older sister is beautiful, smart, and off to Duke in the fall; her mom's pregnant with number four (Dad wants a son), and Dad's pretty str...

Starring Cast

Sam Waterston • Tess Harper • Gail Strickland

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Sam Waterston • Tess Harper • Gail Strickland

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's central focus is on universal themes of adolescence, first love, and family grief, which are explored through personal and interpersonal dynamics rather than through an explicit political lens or ideological framework.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a traditional cast without explicit diversity initiatives or race/gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a coming-of-age story within a conventional family setting, without critiquing traditional identities or centering on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'The Man in the Moon' is a coming-of-age drama set in the 1950s, focusing on the romantic and familial experiences of two sisters. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Man in the Moon (1991) is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Man in the Moon (1991) is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which character races were established. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.