5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
Overview
Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.1
Overview
Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a romantic comedy centered on an individual's personal journey of self-discovery and finding love, rather than promoting a specific political or moral ideology. While its premise involves abstinence, the narrative explores this as a personal challenge with comedic elements, ultimately prioritizing genuine connection over rigid adherence to rules.
The film features a largely traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative centers on a heterosexual white male protagonist, and it does not critically portray traditional identities or explicitly integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion themes into its storyline.
Secondary
The film features openly gay supporting characters, including the protagonist's roommate and brother. Their identities are presented incidentally, without being central to the main plot, and are generally depicted with dignity. The portrayal avoids harmful stereotypes or ridicule, neither strongly uplifting nor denigrating queer identity.
40 Days and 40 Nights features a transsexual character, Candy, whose identity is revealed as a comedic plot twist. This revelation elicits shock and disgust from the protagonist's friends, and the narrative frames it as a source of embarrassment for the protagonist. The portrayal leans into harmful stereotypes, using trans identity for mockery without counterbalance or critique.
The film uses the Christian observance of Lent as the central premise for the protagonist's journey of self-discipline and personal growth. While played for comedic effect through his struggles, the narrative ultimately affirms the positive outcome of his commitment, portraying the underlying principle of the vow as beneficial without ridiculing the faith itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
40 Days and 40 Nights is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
40 Days and 40 Nights is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial identities to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.5
Critic Ratings
4.0
5.3
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