Apple TVOne Direction: This Is Us (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is an apolitical documentary focused on the rise to fame of a pop band, their lives on tour, and their relationship with fans, without engaging in any discernible political or ideological discourse. Its central subject matter is inherently neutral from a political standpoint.
The movie features visible diversity among its main subjects, reflecting the real-life composition of the band rather than explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative maintains a positive and neutral framing of traditional identities, focusing on the band's journey without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
One Direction: This Is Us is a documentary concert film centered on the boy band One Direction. The narrative focuses on their musical journey, performances, and fan interactions. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points depicted within the film.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This documentary follows the real-life members of the boy band One Direction. All individuals portrayed in the film maintain their historically established genders, with no instances of a character being depicted as a different gender than their real-world identity.
This film is a documentary about the real-life band One Direction, featuring the actual members portraying themselves. There are no fictional characters or historical figures whose race was altered from established canon or history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.4
8.3
Critic Ratings
6.4
4.9
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