Apple TVThe Brothers (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on personal relationships, male friendship, and individual struggles with commitment and maturity, without explicitly promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology. Its central subject matter and the solutions presented are largely apolitical, emphasizing personal responsibility and growth.
The movie features a diverse, predominantly African American cast, providing a platform for their stories and experiences. Its narrative explores themes of relationships and masculinity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays the posthumous revelation of a main character's father being gay, focusing on the son's journey of acceptance. It depicts the father's long-term same-sex relationship with dignity, contributing to the son's personal growth and challenging traditional views of masculinity.
The film portrays Christianity as a positive and integral part of the characters' lives, offering community, moral guidance, and a framework for personal growth and relationships. Church attendance and references to faith are presented respectfully, without satire or critique of the religion itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Brothers (2001) is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The Brothers (2001) is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon from which character races could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
6.6
Critic Ratings
6.4
5.0
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