The Fabelmans (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him se...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him se...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film's core narrative centers on personal and familial struggles and the transformative power of art, rather than engaging with broader political or ideological debates, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical setting and the specific family it portrays. Its narrative centers on a white, male protagonist's personal and artistic development, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly focusing on DEI themes.
Secondary
The Fabelmans does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on the protagonist's family life, artistic development, and coming-of-age experiences, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical film based on Steven Spielberg's childhood. All major characters, including Sammy Fabelman and his family, maintain the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts, with no instances of a gender swap.
The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical film based on Steven Spielberg's childhood. All main characters, who are based on real historical figures (Spielberg's family), are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts. No race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.2
8.5
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