6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Baby Boy (2001)
Baby Boy (2001)
Overview
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While set within a challenging urban environment, the film's central thesis emphasizes individual responsibility, personal growth, and the importance of fatherhood as the primary solutions to its protagonist's struggles, aligning with themes often highlighted by right-leaning perspectives.
The film features a diverse cast that naturally reflects its setting and cultural context, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores character-specific themes of masculinity and responsibility, rather than offering a broad, explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Christianity is depicted through characters like Jody's mother, Juanita, whose faith provides her with resilience and a moral compass. The film portrays her religious devotion with respect, presenting it as a source of strength and dignity without critique or satire.
The film "Baby Boy" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on heterosexual relationships, traditional gender roles, and the protagonist's journey through fatherhood and adulthood, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The film "Baby Boy" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young man's struggle with adulthood and relationships, without touching upon transgender identity in any capacity. Therefore, the portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Baby Boy is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered for this production.
Baby Boy is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, thus there are no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.2
5.5
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