Apple TVThe Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core themes are primarily existential and philosophical, exploring individual fate, the absurdity of life, and the unforeseen consequences of actions without advocating for or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering political solutions.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional Hollywood portrayals of its mid-20th-century American setting. The narrative explores themes of existentialism and fate without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film "The Man Who Wasn't There" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its protagonist's existential journey and the consequences of his actions, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Man Who Wasn't There" is an original screenplay by the Coen Brothers. It does not adapt pre-existing source material or feature historical figures, thus all characters are original creations for this film. Therefore, no characters were established as a different gender in prior canon or history.
The film "The Man Who Wasn't There" is an original screenplay by the Coen Brothers, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this film, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.3
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