Revolutionary Road (2008)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.0

Overview

It's 1955. Frank and April Wheeler, are in the 'seven year itch' of their marriage; they're not happy. April has forgone her dream of being an actress, and Frank hates his job. One day, April suggests they move to Paris ...

Starring Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio • Kate Winslet • Christopher Fitzgerald

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio • Kate Winslet • Christopher Fitzgerald

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by offering a profound critique of the oppressive conformity, restrictive gender roles, and the false promise of the 'American Dream' prevalent in 1950s suburban society.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with its 1950s suburban setting. Its narrative explores the disillusionment and societal pressures experienced by its white, heterosexual protagonists within the confines of the American Dream, offering a critique of the era's norms rather than an explicit focus on modern diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Revolutionary Road focuses exclusively on the marital and existential struggles of a heterosexual couple in 1950s suburbia. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Revolutionary Road" is a direct adaptation of Richard Yates's 1961 novel. All major characters, including Frank and April Wheeler, retain the same gender as established in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed on screen with a different gender than their canonical depiction.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Revolutionary Road is an adaptation of Richard Yates' 1961 novel. The primary characters, Frank and April Wheeler, along with the supporting cast, were established as white in the source material and are portrayed by white actors in the 2008 film. There are no instances of characters being depicted as a different race than their established canon.