Apple TVInfinitely Polar Bear (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the personal and familial challenges of living with mental illness and poverty, championing individual and family resilience as the solution without engaging in broader political critiques or advocating for specific ideological viewpoints.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through the casting choice of a Latina actress in a role based on a traditionally white individual. The narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities, focusing instead on themes of mental health and family resilience.
Secondary
The film is a biographical drama where the character Maggie Stuart, based on the director's real-life mother Peggy Forbes (who was white), is portrayed by Zoe Saldaña, an Afro-Latina actress. This constitutes a race swap for a historical figure.
The film "Infinitely Polar Bear" focuses on a family dealing with the father's bipolar disorder and economic struggles. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines present in the narrative. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Infinitely Polar Bear is a biographical drama based on the director's family. All main characters, including the parents and daughters, are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts, thus containing no gender swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.4
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