PhiloThe Man in the Moon (1991)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
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.
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
The film portrays Christianity as a fundamental and supportive aspect of rural community life, offering solace, moral guidance, and a framework for coping with grief and tragedy. It is depicted with respect and as a source of strength for the characters.
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.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
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.
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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.3
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