Prime VideoThappad (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
A young woman's life is shattered into pieces when her husband slaps her at a party, causing her to question what this relationship stands for.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
A young woman's life is shattered into pieces when her husband slaps her at a party, causing her to question what this relationship stands for.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing patriarchal societal norms and championing women's individual dignity and agency over traditional marital expectations, making it clearly left-leaning.
The movie features an authentic Indian cast reflecting its cultural context. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional patriarchal norms and male entitlement, highlighting issues of gender inequality and domestic violence, which are central to the film's themes.
Secondary
While the film critiques patriarchal societal norms prevalent within a predominantly Hindu cultural context, it does not portray Hinduism itself as problematic. It depicts Hindu characters with depth and sympathy, including those who challenge regressive traditions, thus championing human dignity rather than condemning the faith.
The film portrays Muslim characters, specifically Saloni and her family, with respect and nuance. Saloni's father is depicted as a supportive and understanding parent, challenging stereotypes and presenting a positive image of the community.
Thappad does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively centered on heterosexual relationships and the societal issues surrounding them, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Thappad is an original film featuring characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for its characters to reference, thus precluding any instance of a gender swap.
Thappad is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.4
N/A
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