Apple TVThe Good Liar (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on themes of deception, personal revenge, and the long-term consequences of historical atrocities, particularly those related to Nazi Germany. Its narrative champions individual justice for past wrongs rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic changes, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a psychological thriller and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate DEI themes as central to its plot.
Secondary
The film portrays the historical persecution of Jewish people during the Holocaust with profound gravity, unequivocally condemning the antisemitic actions of the Nazi regime. The narrative positions the audience to sympathize deeply with the Jewish victims and their suffering, framing bigotry as unequivocally wrong.
The film "The Good Liar" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the deceptive relationship between a con artist and his target, and their intertwined pasts, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Good Liar" is an adaptation of Nicholas Searle's novel. All primary characters, including Roy Courtnay and Betty McLeish, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The film is an adaptation of Nicholas Searle's novel. The main characters, Roy Courtnay and Betty McLeish, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their descriptions in the source material. No characters established as one race in the novel were portrayed as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.4
5.5
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