Mystery, Drama, Thriller  •  2005  •  118 min  •  Adults (18+)

Caché (2005)

Caché poster

Caché (2005)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
8.0

Overview

George, host of a television show focusing on literature, receives videos shot on the sly that feature his family, along with disturbing drawings that are difficult to interpret. He has no idea who has made and sent him the videos. Progressively, the contents of the videos become more personal, indicating that the sender has known George for a long time.


Starring Cast

Daniel Auteuil  •   Juliette Binoche  •   Maurice Bénichou


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film's left-leaning rating (-1) stems from its dominant themes, which critically examine France's colonial legacy in Algeria, the psychological burden of historical guilt, and the complacency of the bourgeoisie in ignoring past injustices and class disparities. It highlights the inescapable nature of unacknowledged historical trauma and systemic issues.

Diversity: High
Confidence: Medium

The movie features visible racial diversity with a central Algerian character whose identity is integral to the narrative. It delivers a strong and explicit critique of traditional white, male privilege, examining themes of guilt, denial, and the lingering impact of colonialism through its protagonist.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Michael Haneke's 'Caché' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a middle-class French family grappling with an anonymous threat linked to past actions and societal guilt, with no elements related to queer identity.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Caché" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a French family receiving mysterious videotapes, uncovering a hidden past involving a childhood lie, guilt, and the legacy of colonialism, without engaging with gender identity issues.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Caché is an original screenplay by Michael Haneke, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canon from which a character's gender could have been established and subsequently changed.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Caché is an original screenplay by Michael Haneke, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film and therefore have no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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8.9
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8.7

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