7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Citizens Band (1977)
Citizens Band (1977)
Overview
The interlaced stories of several characters in a small town united by their use of CB (citizen's band) radio.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
The interlaced stories of several characters in a small town united by their use of CB (citizen's band) radio.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of CB radio culture and community lacks a strong inherent political valence, and its championed solution of grassroots mutual aid and individual initiative is presented without explicit ideological framing, leading to a neutral rating.
This film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on the everyday lives of its characters, presenting traditional identities neutrally and not centering on explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Dean, a gay, cross-dressing character, in a loving relationship. While his brother initially struggles with prejudice, the narrative culminates in his acceptance and aid, framing the prejudice as an external obstacle. This arc suggests a net positive and empathetic stance towards LGBTQ+ identity for its era.
The film "Citizens Band" (also known as "Handle with Care") does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the lives and relationships of various individuals connected by CB radio, exploring themes of loneliness and human connection without addressing transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Citizens Band is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there is no pre-established gender to swap.
Citizens Band (1977) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, prior adaptations, or historical figures from which characters' races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
4.9
Critic Ratings
10.0
6.8
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