The Blind Side (2009)
Our Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Based on the true story of Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little form...
Starring Cast
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Rating categories
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Based on the true story of Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little form...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film champions private charity and the strength of a traditional family unit as the primary solution to individual poverty and lack of opportunity, rather than systemic or governmental interventions, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values.
The film features a diverse central character, reflecting the true story it is based on, which inherently includes racial diversity. However, the narrative largely presents traditional identities in a positive light, focusing on acts of kindness without critiquing established societal structures or traditional roles.
Secondary
The Blind Side does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on family, adoption, and sports, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences depicted within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All main characters, including Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, and Sean Tuohy, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The film "The Blind Side" is a biographical drama based on real individuals. All main characters, including Michael Oher and the Tuohy family, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical figures they represent. No instances of race swapping are present.
Rating Breakdown
6.8
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.7
Critic Ratings
6.6
5.3
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