5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cry Macho (2021)
Cry Macho (2021)
Overview
A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home from Mexico.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home from Mexico.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative, focusing on individual responsibility, intergenerational mentorship, and a redefinition of masculinity towards character and quiet strength, aligns with conservative values of personal growth and traditional virtues.
The movie features a diverse cast appropriate for its Mexican setting, but its central protagonist is a traditional white male. The narrative focuses on themes of redemption and intergenerational connection, framing traditional identities positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Cry Macho does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the relationship between an older man and a young boy, and their journey through rural Mexico, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Cry Macho" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an aging man's journey to retrieve a boy from Mexico, exploring themes of masculinity, aging, and mentorship, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Based on the 1975 novel by N. Richard Nash, "Cry Macho" (2021) portrays its main characters, including Mike Milo and Rafo, with the same genders as established in the original source material. No significant characters underwent a gender change from the novel to the film adaptation.
The film adapts a novel where the main characters' races align with their on-screen portrayals. No character established as one race in the source material is depicted as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.9
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.8
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