Apple TVMonster (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is rated as Left-Leaning due to its explicit embrace of LGBTQ themes and its critique of homophobic bullying, alongside a broader humanistic call for empathy and institutional accountability for vulnerable populations.
The movie features a diverse cast from a U.S. mainstream perspective, being set in Japan with Japanese characters. Its narrative explicitly centers on significant DEI themes, including the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth, the impact of bullying and social ostracization, and a strong critique of institutional failures and adult ignorance regarding children's well-being and identity.
Secondary
"Monster" offers an empathetic and nuanced portrayal of queer youth in Japan, focusing on their emotional struggles against societal misunderstanding and family prejudice. While depicting hardship, the film ultimately affirms the resilience and worth of their identities and relationships, concluding on a hopeful note of shared happiness.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Monster (2023) is an original film with new characters, not an adaptation of existing material. Consequently, there are no characters whose gender could have been changed from a previously established canonical or historical gender.
The film is an original story set in contemporary Japan, featuring Japanese characters. All principal and supporting roles are portrayed by Japanese actors, consistent with the characters' established ethnicity and the film's setting. No character's race was changed from prior canon or historical record.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.7
7.9
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