Apple TV3 Idiots (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central critique of a rigid, high-pressure education system and its advocacy for individual passion, creativity, and mental well-being over conventional success metrics aligns with progressive values, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The film's casting reflects its Indian setting and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques a rigid, traditional, and often patriarchal education system, advocating for inclusion of diverse learning styles and challenging conventional definitions of success, with a traditional male authority figure serving as a key antagonist.
Secondary
The film '3 Idiots' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. A brief comedic misunderstanding involving the word 'gay' is present but does not constitute a portrayal of queer identity or an LGBTQ+ theme.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "3 Idiots" is an adaptation of the novel "Five Point Someone." All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
3 Idiots is an original Indian film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic. All characters were created for this film's narrative, and their portrayals align with the film's cultural context. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
8.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
6.7
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