Apple TVHouse Arrest (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.0
Overview
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around family divorce and reconciliation, a largely apolitical subject. Its solution emphasizes personal responsibility and communication to restore family unity, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, typical of its era, with some visible diversity but no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on universal family themes, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film 'House Arrest' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a family's heterosexual parents and their children's efforts to save their marriage, with no elements related to queer identity or experience.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
House Arrest (1996) is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from previous installments for any character to have an established gender that could be swapped.
House Arrest (1996) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, nor does it feature historical figures or legacy characters from a prior franchise. Therefore, no characters could have been established as a different race prior to this film's creation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.3
Critic Ratings
1.0
N/A
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