Science Fiction, Drama  •  2015  •  92 min

Advantageous (2015)

Advantageous poster

Advantageous (2015)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Leans Traditional

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

Advantageous is a 2015 science fiction drama set in a near-future city where wealth disparity defines lives. Centered on a single mother and her daughter, the film examines the cost of societal pressures and systemic inequality on personal sacrifice. The public bias label of 'Progressive' stems from its focus on economic and gender critiques, positioning systemic injustice as central to the narrative. Though traditional family values are evident in the mother-daughter dynamic, the political and social framing dominates, reflecting contemporary concerns.


Starring Cast

Jacqueline Kim  •   James Urbaniak  •   Freya Adams


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic economic inequality and gender-based discrimination within a hyper-capitalist future, highlighting the dehumanizing pressures that force individuals to make profound sacrifices.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie centers on the experiences of an Asian-American woman navigating a dystopian future, exploring themes of identity, societal pressures, and economic inequality. Its narrative provides a strong critique of systemic issues impacting women, particularly in relation to beauty standards and personal agency.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

The film portrays a single-parent family where the mother's profound, self-sacrificing love and dedication to securing her daughter's future are the central themes, strongly emphasizing the traditional value of parental devotion and the child's well-being.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Advantageous' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily explores the struggles of a single mother in a technologically advanced, economically stratified society, focusing on her personal sacrifices for her daughter's future.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Advantageous does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on cisgender women undergoing body modification and consciousness transfer to maintain social and economic standing in a dystopian future, addressing themes of ageism and sexism rather than gender identity or transition.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Advantageous is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning none were previously established with a different gender in prior canon or history.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Advantageous is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose race could have been changed.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.0
The Movie Database logo
6.0

Critic Ratings

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8.7
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5.9

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