Ray (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
The story of Ray Charles (played by Jamie Foxx), music legend. Told in his adult life with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood, which included losing his brother and then...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The story of Ray Charles (played by Jamie Foxx), music legend. Told in his adult life with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood, which included losing his brother and then...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
While depicting the struggles of racism and poverty, the film's central thesis champions individual talent, perseverance, and personal responsibility as the primary means to overcome adversity and addiction, aligning its narrative solutions with right-leaning values of self-reliance.
The movie 'Ray' authentically portrays the life and career of Ray Charles, a Black musical icon, with a cast that accurately reflects the historical figures and cultural environment. While it depicts the challenges faced by a Black artist in the mid-20th century music industry, the narrative primarily celebrates his journey and resilience rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Ray' is a biographical account of Ray Charles's life, primarily focusing on his musical career, personal struggles, and relationships with women. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Ray" is a biopic based on the life of musician Ray Charles. All major characters, including Ray Charles and other historical figures, are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders. There are no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
The film is a biographical drama about Ray Charles, a Black musician. All major historical figures, both Black and White, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts. No character's established race was altered for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.9
7.3
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