Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Doris Miller is a shy, eccentric 60-something woman, living alone following the death of her mother, whom she has lived with for her whole life. At the funeral, her brother Todd and his wife Cynthia try to persuade her t...
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Rating categories
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Doris Miller is a shy, eccentric 60-something woman, living alone following the death of her mother, whom she has lived with for her whole life. At the funeral, her brother Todd and his wife Cynthia try to persuade her t...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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The film's central focus is on individual psychological and emotional development, exploring universal themes of aging, loneliness, and self-reinvention without advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with supporting diversity that appears organic rather than explicitly driven by DEI initiatives. Its narrative centers on an older white woman's personal journey and does not critique traditional identities, framing them neutrally or positively.
Secondary
The film features openly LGBTQ+ characters, notably John's best friend Robert, who is depicted with dignity and as a positive, supportive presence. His sexuality is normalized and not a source of conflict or stereotype. Minor characters also reflect queer identities without judgment, contributing to an overall respectful and affirming portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hello, My Name Is Doris is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been altered.
Hello, My Name Is Doris is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical racial baselines to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Rating Breakdown
7.0
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
8.6
6.3
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