Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.6

Overview

Seriocomic story based on the memoir by Beverly Donofrio, the movie follows a young woman who finds her life radically altered by an event from her teen years. Born in 1950, Beverly grew up bright and ambitious in a work...

Starring Cast

Drew Barrymore • Steve Zahn • Adam Garcia

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Drew Barrymore • Steve Zahn • Adam Garcia

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film explores the socio-economic and gendered challenges faced by a young woman whose dreams are derailed by early motherhood, but ultimately champions individual perseverance and self-advocacy as the solution, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on the personal journey of a white woman and her family, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive manner without explicit DEI-driven critique.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Riding in Cars with Boys' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered entirely on heterosexual relationships and experiences, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biographical drama based on Beverly D'Onofrio's autobiography. All main characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's established gender being changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biographical adaptation of Beverly D'Onofrio's autobiography. All main characters, including Beverly and her family, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their real-life counterparts and the source material. No instances of a character's race being changed from the established canon or history were found.