Apple TVThe Place Beyond the Pines (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of legacy, fatherhood, and the cyclical nature of crime and consequence across generations, presenting a morally ambiguous narrative without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a politically charged solution.
The movie incorporates visible diversity within its cast, featuring significant roles for Latina and Black actors, though these are original characters rather than explicit re-castings of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores universal themes of family, crime, and moral choices, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes within its core plot.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through Romina's consistent church attendance, depicting it as a source of community, stability, and moral grounding for her and her family. The narrative presents this aspect of her life respectfully, without critique or irony, aligning it with her desire for a stable existence.
The film 'The Place Beyond the Pines' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and family dynamics, resulting in no direct portrayal or engagement with queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Place Beyond the Pines is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
The Place Beyond the Pines is an original film with characters created for the screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation to establish a canonical race for any character before their portrayal in this movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.9
6.8
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