Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Against medical advice and without the knowledge of her husband Pat Solatano Sr., caring Dolores Solatano discharges her adult son, Pat Solatano Jr., from a Maryland mental health institution after his minimum eight-mont...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Against medical advice and without the knowledge of her husband Pat Solatano Sr., caring Dolores Solatano discharges her adult son, Pat Solatano Jr., from a Maryland mental health institution after his minimum eight-mont...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on individual mental health struggles, family dynamics, and personal recovery through unconventional relationships is largely apolitical, balancing themes of destigmatization with individual responsibility and the importance of community.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast but includes visible racial diversity through its supporting characters. The narrative centers on personal struggles and relationships, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive manner without explicit DEI-driven critique.
Secondary
Ronnie, a character implicitly white in the source novel, is portrayed by a Hispanic/Latino actor in the film adaptation, constituting a race swap.
Silver Linings Playbook does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The entire narrative, including all romantic and familial relationships, is presented within a heteronormative context, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel. All main characters, including Pat Solitano Jr. and Tiffany Maxwell, retain their established genders from the source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.2
8.1
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