NetflixDonnie Darko (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixPrime VideoHuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores existential and psychological themes, with its social critiques of suburban hypocrisy and conformity being more universal moral observations rather than explicit political statements. The central conflict and its metaphysical solution transcend specific ideological frameworks, leading to a neutral political stance.
The film features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative critiques societal hypocrisy and individual moral failings, but these critiques are not specifically aimed at traditional identities based on their race or gender.
Secondary
The film critiques a rigid, hypocritical, and judgmental form of Christian moralism, exemplified by characters like Ms. Farmer and Jim Cunningham, whose actions lead to censorship and the cover-up of abuse. The narrative exposes their flaws and the harm they inflict.
Donnie Darko does not contain any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other elements, and queer identity is not depicted in any capacity, leading to a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Donnie Darko is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no legacy characters whose gender could have been altered from a previously established canon.
Donnie Darko is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.8
8.8
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