PeacockSchool for Scoundrels (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
In the hope of winning the woman of his dreams, Amanda, lovelorn meter-reader Roger Wadell enrolls in a secret confidence-building class. The course's title takes on much more meaning when he discovers that his egomaniacal professor Dr. P also wants the same woman. They begin a fierce rivalry that quickly spirals out of control, their pranks and insults get uglier as they try to prove who is the ultimate guy's guy.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In the hope of winning the woman of his dreams, Amanda, lovelorn meter-reader Roger Wadell enrolls in a secret confidence-building class. The course's title takes on much more meaning when he discovers that his egomaniacal professor Dr. P also wants the same woman. They begin a fierce rivalry that quickly spirals out of control, their pranks and insults get uglier as they try to prove who is the ultimate guy's guy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal growth and authenticity, critiquing manipulative self-help tactics without promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features a cast with visible diversity in its supporting roles, while its central characters are traditionally cast. The narrative primarily focuses on individual character development and romantic pursuits, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
School for Scoundrels does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The plot is exclusively focused on heterosexual relationships and personal development within that context, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2006 film is a remake of the 1960 British film. A review of the main characters from the original source material and their counterparts in the 2006 adaptation reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
The 2006 film is a remake of the 1960 British film. A review of the main characters and their counterparts in the source material reveals no instances where a character canonically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
5.5
Critic Ratings
2.6
4.4
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