Shall We Dance? (2004)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.5

Overview

John Clark is a middle aged Chicago estate lawyer. He loves his family, which includes his wife Beverly, but their combined busy schedules and getting caught in a rut after two decades of marriage has left him feeling un...

Starring Cast

Richard Gere • Jennifer Lopez • Susan Sarandon

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Race Swap: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Richard Gere • Jennifer Lopez • Susan Sarandon

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's central narrative focuses on universal, apolitical themes of personal fulfillment, marital reconnection, and self-discovery, consciously avoiding any explicit promotion of progressive or conservative ideologies.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes visible diversity in its cast, notably with a Latina actress in a prominent role, but does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative positively frames traditional identities and does not center on or critique DEI themes.

Secondary

Race Swap: YesConfidence: High

The 2004 film is a remake of a 1996 Japanese movie. Key characters who were originally Japanese (East Asian) are portrayed by actors of different races, including White, Black, and Latina actors, constituting multiple race swaps.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Shall We Dance?" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and personal fulfillment through dance, resulting in no depiction of queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 2004 film "Shall We Dance?" is a remake of the 1996 Japanese film. All major characters from the original source material maintain their established genders in the American adaptation, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.