8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Alice in the Cities (1974)
Alice in the Cities (1974)
Overview
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores themes of alienation, rootlessness, and the search for identity through a personal journey and unconventional human connection. Its focus is existential and humanistic, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or societal critique, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features traditional casting with primarily white European actors, consistent with its 1974 production and setting. Its narrative focuses on personal journeys and observations without explicitly engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as central elements.
Secondary
Alice in the Cities does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the relationship between a man and a young girl, and there are no elements within the plot or character arcs that pertain to LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.
The film 'Alice in the Cities' does not include any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess regarding transsexual identity or experiences within the story's plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Alice in the Cities is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered.
Alice in the Cities (1974) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters are original creations without a pre-established racial identity from prior canon or history, making a race swap inapplicable by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
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10.0
7.8
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