NetflixGirl (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A promising teenage dancer enrolls at a prestigious ballet school while grappling with her gender dysphoria....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
A promising teenage dancer enrolls at a prestigious ballet school while grappling with her gender dysphoria....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily due to its empathetic and affirming portrayal of a transgender girl's journey, implicitly endorsing gender-affirming care as essential for her well-being and self-actualization, which aligns with progressive values on transgender rights and identity.
The film features a transgender protagonist, making the exploration of gender identity central to its character representation. The narrative deeply immerses the audience in the protagonist's personal and physical challenges during her transition, without explicitly portraying traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
The film portrays a transgender girl's journey with an overwhelming emphasis on physical dysphoria and suffering, culminating in a graphic act of self-mutilation. Despite a supportive father, the narrative largely frames trans identity as a source of intense physical and psychological pain, leading to a problematic net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film 'Girl' features an original character, Lara, a transgender girl. The narrative explores her gender identity and transition, rather than adapting a pre-existing character whose gender was established differently in prior canon or history. Therefore, no gender swap occurs.
The film "Girl" (2018) is an original story inspired by a real person, Nora Monsecour. The main character, Lara, is portrayed by a white actor, Victor Polster, aligning with the race of the real-life inspiration. There are no characters established as one race in prior canon or history who are portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.4
7.3
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