Almost Famous (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
The early 1970s. William Miller is 15-years old and an aspiring rock journalist. He gets a job writing for Rolling Stone magazine. His first assignment: tour with the band Stillwater and write about the experience. Mille...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The early 1970s. William Miller is 15-years old and an aspiring rock journalist. He gets a job writing for Rolling Stone magazine. His first assignment: tour with the band Stillwater and write about the experience. Mille...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film's central subject matter of a young journalist's coming-of-age within the 1970s rock scene is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal themes of personal growth, authenticity, and human connection rather than any specific political ideology. Its solution champions individual self-discovery and honest communication, reinforcing its neutral stance.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, reflecting the era it portrays without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on coming-of-age and the music industry, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without central DEI themes.
Secondary
Almost Famous primarily focuses on heterosexual relationships and coming-of-age within the 1970s rock music scene. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's narrative, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film is a drama centered on music and coming-of-age experiences. It does not feature any scenes where female characters engage in or are victorious in direct physical combat against male opponents.
Almost Famous is a semi-autobiographical film with original characters or characters based on real individuals whose on-screen portrayal matches their historical or intended gender. There are no instances where a character established as one gender in source material or history is depicted as a different gender.
Almost Famous is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.1
9.0
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