Apple TVThe Break-Up (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores the apolitical themes of interpersonal relationship dynamics, communication failures, and individual growth, making no explicit ideological statements or critiques of societal structures.
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative centers on a romantic relationship's dissolution, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a gay married couple, Richard and Paul, as supporting characters. Their relationship is depicted as stable and normal, integrated into the family without their sexuality being a plot point or source of conflict. The portrayal is affirming, showing them with dignity and agency, contributing positively to the film's overall family dynamic.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Break-Up is an original film featuring new characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The Break-Up (2006) is an original romantic comedy film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' races were established. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.9
Critic Ratings
3.4
4.6
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