Friends with Benefits (2011)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.6

Overview

Jamie Rellis (Mila Kunis) is a New York City head-hunter trying to sign Los Angeles-based art director Dylan Harper (Justin Timberlake) for her client. When he takes the job and makes the move, they quickly become friend...

Starring Cast

Mila Kunis • Justin Timberlake • Patricia Clarkson

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Neutral

Overview

Starring Cast

Mila Kunis • Justin Timberlake • Patricia Clarkson

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the 'friends with benefits' dynamic, ultimately concluding with the embrace of traditional romantic commitment. Its focus on apolitical themes of love and emotional connection, rather than partisan political issues, places it as neutral.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white main and supporting cast, consistent with traditional casting practices. Its narrative focuses on a romantic comedy plot without critically examining or challenging traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

The film features a supporting gay character, Tommy, whose identity is present but incidental to the main narrative. He is depicted as a confident and humorous individual, serving primarily as comic relief and a supportive friend. His portrayal avoids strong positive or negative arcs, neither deeply affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Friends with Benefits is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Friends with Benefits is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's race could have been changed.