AMC+Like Father, Like Son (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. He learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth. He must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. He learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth. He must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal dilemma of nature versus nurture in parenthood and the meaning of family bonds, focusing on the personal growth of its characters rather than advocating for a specific political ideology. Its themes are primarily apolitical and humanistic.
The movie features an authentic Japanese cast, consistent with its cultural setting, and does not engage in explicit recasting of roles traditionally associated with Western demographics. Its narrative explores the complexities of fatherhood and family dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering a strong DEI message.
Secondary
The film 'Like Father, Like Son' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on the challenges faced by two heterosexual families after discovering their sons were switched at birth, exploring themes of parenthood and family bonds.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original screenplay by Hirokazu Koreeda, not an adaptation or a biopic. All characters are new and original to this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established characters from source material or history whose gender could have been swapped.
This film is an original Japanese drama, not an adaptation of existing material, a biopic, or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific film, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.3
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