August Rush (2007)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.6

Overview

12 years ago, on a moonlit rooftop above Washington Square, sheltered young cellist Lyla Novacek (Keri Russell) and charismatic Irish singer/songwriter Louise Connelly (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) were drawn together by a stre...

Starring Cast

Freddie Highmore • Keri Russell • Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Freddie Highmore • Keri Russell • Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film consciously focuses on apolitical themes such as the universal power of music and the emotional quest for family reunification, rather than engaging with broader societal or governmental issues.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The film features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its main roles do not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, with no explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

August Rush does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on a heterosexual family's separation and reunion through music, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

August Rush is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this movie.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

August Rush is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, thus there is no prior canonical or historical race to swap from.