Apple TVFive Feet Apart (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is full of routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which get put to the test when she meets Will, an impossibly charming teen who has the same illness. There's an instant flirtation, though restrictions dictate that they must maintain a safe distance between them. As their connection intensifies, so does the temptation to throw the rules out the window and embrace that attraction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is full of routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which get put to the test when she meets Will, an impossibly charming teen who has the same illness. There's an instant flirtation, though restrictions dictate that they must maintain a safe distance between them. As their connection intensifies, so does the temptation to throw the rules out the window and embrace that attraction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is neutral because its central focus is on universal human experiences of love, loss, and the struggle for connection in the face of a life-threatening illness, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The movie features visible diversity among its supporting cast members, though its lead roles are white, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on the challenges of living with a chronic illness and a romantic relationship, rather than critiquing traditional identities or explicitly promoting DEI themes.
Secondary
Five Feet Apart features Poe, a gay supporting character, whose identity is depicted positively. He is Stella's best friend, openly discusses his loving relationship with his boyfriend, Michael, and is portrayed with dignity and complexity. Despite his tragic death from cystic fibrosis, the film affirms the worth of his queer identity and relationship, framing his obstacles as external to his sexuality.
The film adapts the novel 'Five Feet Apart.' In the source material, the character Dr. Hamid is male. In the film adaptation, Dr. Hamid is portrayed as female, constituting a gender swap.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Five Feet Apart" is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or historical figures. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
8.2
Critic Ratings
5.2
5.3
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