Couples Retreat (2009)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 3.6

Overview

Dave and Ronnie, Jason and Cynthia, and Joey and Lucy are close. The group used to include Shane and Jennifer, but they divorced and she's gone. Jason and Cynthia announce that their marriage is in trouble, and they beg ...

Starring Cast

Vince Vaughn • Malin Akerman • Jon Favreau

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Vince Vaughn • Malin Akerman • Jon Favreau

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film focuses on the apolitical themes of universal relationship challenges and personal growth, advocating for open communication and renewed commitment within existing partnerships as solutions, without engaging in broader political or ideological commentary.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes visible racial diversity within its ensemble cast, featuring a prominent Black couple alongside white couples. Its narrative, however, focuses on universal relationship dynamics and does not engage in explicit critiques of traditional identities or center DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: Medium

The film includes a gay couple as a main part of the ensemble, treating their relationship with dignity and equal narrative importance. Their challenges are universal, and their portrayal is respectful and normalizing, contributing to a supportive and validating depiction of LGBTQ+ characters.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Couples Retreat is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there are no instances of a character's gender being changed from a prior established canon.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Couples Retreat is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical context, or previous adaptations from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.