7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)
Overview
On the 20th anniversary of his death, the members of a James Dean fanclub gather at a five-and-dime for a reunion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
On the 20th anniversary of his death, the members of a James Dean fanclub gather at a five-and-dime for a reunion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its sympathetic and central exploration of gender identity through a transgender character, coupled with a critique of restrictive societal expectations for women and the disillusionment with traditional small-town life.
This film features a central character who is a trans woman, making gender identity a core element of the story. The narrative explores the challenges faced by women and implicitly critiques traditional gender roles, highlighting themes of personal identity and societal expectations.
Secondary
The film offers a positive portrayal through Joanne's character arc, depicting her transgender identity with dignity and complexity. Her struggles are presented as external societal challenges, and the narrative maintains an empathetic and affirming stance toward her journey of self-acceptance.
The film features Joanne, a transsexual woman, whose journey from Joe is a central narrative. It portrays her with dignity and complexity, focusing on her self-discovery and the challenges she faces from others. While initial reactions vary, the film's empathetic stance ultimately affirms her identity and choice to live authentically.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film faithfully adapts the play, depicting a character whose canonical arc involves a gender transition from male to female within the story. This portrayal aligns with the source material and does not alter a character's established gender from prior canon.
The film is an adaptation of a 1976 play. All major characters, originally depicted or implied as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the 1982 film adaptation. No character's race was changed from the source.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
5.9
Critic Ratings
8.6
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