6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Caddyshack (1980)
Caddyshack (1980)
Overview
At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While the film satirizes the snobbery and entitlement of the wealthy elite, its central conflict is resolved through anarchic, individualistic disruption rather than a clear political thesis or advocacy for systemic change, leading to a neutral political bias rating.
Caddyshack, a 1980 comedy, features a cast that is predominantly white and male, consistent with mainstream casting practices of its release era. The film's narrative does not engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it incorporate DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
The film satirizes the hypocrisy and snobbery of the wealthy elite, personified by Judge Smails, whose moralizing and judgmental attitude are contrasted with his own questionable actions. The narrative positions Smails as a figure of ridicule, highlighting negative traits associated with a certain type of establishment Christianity without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals.
Caddyshack (1980) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's comedic plot and character interactions are entirely devoid of any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its portrayal.
Caddyshack, a 1980 comedy, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the antics of various individuals at a golf course, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the film's plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Caddyshack (1980) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there was no prior established gender to be swapped from.
Caddyshack (1980) is an original film and the first installment in its series. Its characters were created for this movie, meaning there was no prior canon or historical basis for their race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.3
4.8
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