7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Single Man (2009)
A Single Man (2009)
Overview
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its empathetic portrayal of a gay man's profound grief and isolation in a prejudiced 1960s society, implicitly critiquing heteronormative norms, though its primary focus remains on individual internal struggle and the search for personal meaning.
The movie features traditional casting that reflects its 1962 setting. Its narrative explores the profound grief and isolation of a gay man in a less tolerant era, implicitly highlighting the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
A Single Man offers a deeply empathetic and dignified portrayal of a gay man's profound grief following his partner's death. The film affirms the worth and beauty of LGBTQ+ love, depicting the central character with complexity and agency amidst personal tragedy and societal constraints.
A Single Man focuses on the experiences of a gay man in 1960s California, exploring themes of grief, love, and loneliness. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "A Single Man" is a direct adaptation of Christopher Isherwood's novel. All major characters, including George, Charley, and Kenny, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The film "A Single Man" is an adaptation of Christopher Isherwood's 1964 novel. All major characters, including George Falconer, Charley, and Kenny Potter, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.7
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