7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Overview
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores existential and psychological themes, with its social critiques of suburban hypocrisy and conformity being more universal moral observations rather than explicit political statements. The central conflict and its metaphysical solution transcend specific ideological frameworks, leading to a neutral political stance.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its suburban setting, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. While the narrative critiques certain societal hypocrisies and conservative values, these critiques are not explicitly framed as negative portrayals of traditional identities based on race or gender, nor are strong DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film predominantly portrays characters associated with Christian moralism (e.g., Mrs. Farmer, Jim Cunningham) as hypocritical, judgmental, and oppressive. While it critiques the misuse of faith rather than faith itself, the narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal, aligning the audience to view these institutionalized or dogmatic expressions of Christianity negatively.
Donnie Darko does not feature any explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other societal critiques, psychological elements, and the exploration of a complex sci-fi plot, resulting in no discernible portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities within the film's scope.
Donnie Darko does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot focuses on psychological science fiction, time travel, and adolescent angst, without exploring gender identity in this specific context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Donnie Darko is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no legacy characters whose gender could have been altered from a previously established canon.
Donnie Darko is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.8
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