3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Couples Retreat (2009)
Couples Retreat (2009)
Overview
Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
3.6
Overview
Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of universal relationship challenges and personal growth, advocating for open communication and renewed commitment within existing partnerships as solutions, without engaging in broader political or ideological commentary.
The movie includes visible racial diversity within its ensemble cast, featuring a prominent Black couple alongside white couples. Its narrative, however, focuses on universal relationship dynamics and does not engage in explicit critiques of traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes a gay couple as a main part of the ensemble, treating their relationship with dignity and equal narrative importance. Their challenges are universal, and their portrayal is respectful and normalizing, contributing to a supportive and validating depiction of LGBTQ+ characters.
The film "Couples Retreat" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Couples Retreat is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there are no instances of a character's gender being changed from a prior established canon.
Couples Retreat is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical context, or previous adaptations from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.6
Critic Ratings
1.0
2.3
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