Prime VideoThe Waterboyz (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
Selling water together on Atlanta’s mean streets, Drew and Dolo dream of escaping the trap’s grip but see very different paths to getting out.
Starring Cast
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Overview
Selling water together on Atlanta’s mean streets, Drew and Dolo dream of escaping the trap’s grip but see very different paths to getting out.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering on systemic challenges, the criminalization of poverty, and disproportionately punitive government actions against marginalized communities, reflecting core social justice critiques.
The film authentically portrays the struggles of young men in underserved urban communities, addressing themes of survival, community bonds, and the systemic challenges of gentrification, poverty, and limited opportunities. The narrative critically examines social dynamics impacting these communities.
Secondary
Based on current information, there is no clear indication or specific details regarding the presence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in The Waterboyz. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film appears to feature original characters, with no indication of being an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material where characters' genders were established differently. Therefore, no gender swaps are identified.
"The Waterboyz" is an original film from 2024, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of existing material. All characters are new creations for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
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