In the Bedroom (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
In idyllic Mid-Coast Maine, the Fowler family's only son Frank comes home from his freshman year at college for summer vacation. His mother Ruth, the school choir director, is unhappy with Frank dating soon-to-be divorce...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
In idyllic Mid-Coast Maine, the Fowler family's only son Frank comes home from his freshman year at college for summer vacation. His mother Ruth, the school choir director, is unhappy with Frank dating soon-to-be divorce...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film primarily explores the universal themes of grief, loss, and the moral complexities of justice and revenge, without explicitly endorsing or critiquing political ideologies from either the left or the right. Its focus is on the personal and psychological impact of tragedy and the desperate measures individuals might take when the system fails them.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its small-town New England setting, and does not incorporate intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on the personal drama of a traditional family, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
In the Bedroom does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships, family dynamics, grief, and the aftermath of a tragic loss, with no elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
All characters in "In the Bedroom" are original creations for this film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
The film "In the Bedroom" is an adaptation of Andre Dubus's short story "Killings." All major characters in the film are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the implied or explicit racial background of the characters in the original source material. No character's race was changed from the source.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.6
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