HBO MaxA Different Man (2024)
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.
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Diversity: High
Overview
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Primary
The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering its critique on systemic ableism, the marginalization of individuals with facial differences, and the politics of representation in Hollywood, aligning with discourse focused on systemic critiques and identity politics.
The film deeply explores the social stigma and psychological impact faced by individuals with visible physical differences, challenging audience perceptions and fostering empathy. Its narrative explicitly critiques societal reactions to non-traditional appearances, making themes of inclusion and acceptance central to its story.
Secondary
Based on the provided information, A Different Man does not appear to feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes prominently. The film's narrative centers on disability and identity, with no explicit indication of LGBTQ+ presence or thematic exploration. Therefore, the portrayal is rated N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
"A Different Man" is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There is no pre-existing source material, historical basis, or prior canon from which characters' genders could be established and subsequently changed.
This is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. There are no pre-existing characters with established racial identities from source material, history, or prior installments to be race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.8
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