Prime VideoThe Family Man (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of personal fulfillment, love, and the value of family versus career ambition, presenting a critique of materialism without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its focus on apolitical human experiences and choices leads to a neutral rating.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, but it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative positively frames traditional identities and family structures, without presenting any critical portrayal of these elements or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The film uses the Christmas season as a central backdrop, affirming values of family, love, and selflessness as leading to genuine happiness and fulfillment. The narrative aligns with the spirit of the holiday.
The film 'The Family Man' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on a heterosexual romantic relationship and the exploration of an alternate family life, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Family Man (2000) is an original film, not an adaptation or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical basis for their genders to be swapped from.
The Family Man is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments to establish a canonical race for any character. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.4
4.2
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