6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Charly (1968)
Charly (1968)
Overview
An experiment on a simpleton turns him into a genius. When he discovers what has been done to him he struggles with whether or not what was done to him was right.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
An experiment on a simpleton turns him into a genius. When he discovers what has been done to him he struggles with whether or not what was done to him was right.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the ethical complexities of scientific intervention on human identity and the societal perception of intelligence, focusing on humanistic themes of empathy and dignity rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast in all significant roles, reflecting the period in which it was made. Its narrative centers on a scientific experiment and its human impact, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as part of Charly's innocent and sympathetic character, showing him attending church and expressing simple faith. The narrative treats this aspect of his life with respect, aligning it with his overall human dignity without any critique of the faith itself.
The film 'Charly' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the protagonist's intellectual transformation and his heterosexual relationships, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Charly' (1968) does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a man's journey through an experimental intelligence-enhancing surgery and its consequences, making the portrayal of transsexual identity N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Charly" is an adaptation of the novel "Flowers for Algernon." All principal characters in the movie maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The film "Charly" (1968) adapts the novel "Flowers for Algernon." All major characters, including Charly Gordon and Alice Kinnian, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one race being portrayed as a different race were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
5.5
5.0
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