Google PlaySorry to Bother You (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google Play
YouTubeBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Overview
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayYouTubeDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is an explicit and radical critique of late-stage capitalism and corporate exploitation, advocating for revolutionary collective action as the solution to systemic oppression.
The movie features a predominantly diverse cast, with Black protagonists, and its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures and corporate exploitation through the lens of race and class. The film's themes are deeply rooted in racial inequality and the struggle against systemic oppression.
Secondary
The film "Sorry to Bother You" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Its satirical focus lies primarily on themes of capitalism, labor, and racial identity, without engaging with queer representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Sorry to Bother You is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
Sorry to Bother You is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.8
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