Apple TVMinari (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Minari receives a neutral rating because its narrative primarily explores the universal human experience of an immigrant family's struggle for stability and belonging, emphasizing themes of resilience, family unity, and individual ambition without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
The movie features a diverse, predominantly Korean-American cast that authentically portrays an immigrant family's journey. The narrative centers on their experiences and cultural identity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes overtly central to its message.
Secondary
The film portrays the Korean-American church as a vital source of community and support for the struggling immigrant family, offering solace and belonging. Paul's devout, albeit eccentric, Christianity is depicted with sincerity and as a source of his kindness and resilience, without judgment or mockery. The narrative highlights the positive role of faith in coping with hardship and fostering connection.
Minari does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a heterosexual Korean-American family's struggles and triumphs in the 1980s, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable to this film.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Minari is an original story, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters are new creations for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established canon.
Minari is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.8
8.9
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