Prime VideoStree (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Set in the town of Chanderi, Stree is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s, and features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Set in the town of Chanderi, Stree is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s, and features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of patriarchal norms and advocates for female agency and respect by reversing traditional gender roles, making men experience the vulnerability often faced by women.
The movie features an authentic Indian cast, reflecting its cultural setting. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional male roles and patriarchal societal norms, portraying men in a vulnerable light and centering on a powerful female entity who challenges male entitlement.
Secondary
The film uses Hindu folklore and local superstitions as a central narrative device, exploring community beliefs and rituals. While it critiques patriarchal interpretations and societal injustices embedded within some traditions, the narrative ultimately affirms the cultural richness and depth of these beliefs, positioning the audience to understand and sympathize with the underlying quest for respect and justice.
Stree is a horror-comedy film centered on a female spirit and gender roles in a small town. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or explicit themes, resulting in no direct portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Stree is an original film, not an adaptation of a specific work with pre-established characters. All main characters, including the titular spirit, are new creations for this movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
Stree is an original Indian horror-comedy film based on local folklore. Its characters were created for this specific film and are portrayed by actors consistent with the film's setting and origin, without any prior established racial identities from other source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.0
N/A
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