6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative critically examines the systemic exploitation and objectification of women within the Hollywood industry, portraying the devastating psychological impact on its subject, which aligns with progressive and feminist critiques.
The movie features traditional casting for its biographical portrayal of Marilyn Monroe and associated historical figures, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of female identity and exploitation within the Hollywood system, offering a critique of industry pressures and individual actions rather than a broad, explicit negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Norma Jean & Marilyn' chronicles the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, focusing on her personal and professional transformations. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction within the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a biopic about Marilyn Monroe, focusing on her historical life. There are no instances where a real historical figure, canonically established as one gender, is portrayed as a different gender.
The film is a biographical drama about Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson), a real historical figure who was white. Both Norma Jean and Marilyn are portrayed by white actresses (Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino, respectively), aligning with the historical record. No other significant historical figures are depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.0
N/A
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