5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
City by the Sea (2002)
City by the Sea (2002)
Overview
Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the personal tragedy of a detective whose past impacts his son's criminal life, focusing on themes of generational trauma and individual responsibility. Its neutral rating reflects its emphasis on a deeply personal solution through sacrifice and reconciliation, rather than a systemic critique or an explicit promotion of any political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast in traditional roles without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on a crime drama centered around a white, male protagonist, and does not critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film 'City by the Sea' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on a detective and his son, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film "City by the Sea" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a detective's personal and professional struggles, a murder investigation, and family dynamics, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is based on a true story and an Esquire article. All major characters, including Vincent LaMarca and his son Joey, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life or source material counterparts.
The film "City by the Sea" is based on a true story about a white American family. The main characters, Vincent LaMarca and his son Joey, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with their real-life counterparts. There are no instances of a character's established race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
5.8
Critic Ratings
4.9
5.0
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