7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Man Called Ove (2015)
A Man Called Ove (2015)
Overview
Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally back into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally back into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on universal human experiences of grief, loneliness, and the transformative power of human connection and community, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its themes of empathy and finding common ground transcend partisan divides.
The movie features visible diversity through its central Iranian immigrant family and a positively depicted gay character, without explicitly recasting traditional roles. The narrative centers on a traditional white male protagonist whose personal journey involves overcoming isolation and embracing community, with diverse characters serving as positive catalysts for his transformation.
Secondary
A Man Called Ove includes a subplot where a young gay man, Mirsad, is disowned by his father. The film portrays Mirsad with dignity and empathy, and the protagonist, Ove, offers significant support, challenging prejudice. This depiction affirms LGBTQ+ identity and love, framing obstacles as external societal issues.
The film portrays the Iranian immigrant family, implicitly linked to Islam through their cultural background, with warmth, resilience, and community spirit. Their positive impact on Ove's life challenges his initial prejudices, positioning the audience to appreciate their virtues and condemn bigotry.
The film "A Man Called Ove" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the protagonist Ove's life, relationships, and personal growth, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "A Man Called Ove" is an adaptation of the novel of the same name. All major characters, including Ove, Sonja, and Parvaneh, maintain their established genders from the source material in the movie adaptation.
The film adapts the novel without altering the established or implied race of its main characters. All key roles, including Ove, Sonja, and Parvaneh, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their source material descriptions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.0
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