HuluPalm Springs (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict of existential stagnation within a time loop and its solution, which emphasizes personal agency, scientific exploration, and human connection, are primarily philosophical and relational rather than political.
The film features a predominantly white main cast with some visible diversity in supporting roles, but without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. Its narrative focuses on personal growth within a time loop, and it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a brief, incidental mention of a main character engaging in a same-sex act as part of their time loop experimentation. This detail is comedic and does not significantly contribute to an affirming or problematic portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity or themes, thus remaining neutral.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Palm Springs is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters could have been established with a different gender.
Palm Springs is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.3
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