5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Downsizing (2017)
Downsizing (2017)
Overview
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around humanity's environmental crisis and the persistence of economic inequality, even with a radical technological solution. It ultimately champions humanitarianism and community engagement over individualistic escapism as the path to meaning, aligning with progressive values.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, notably with a prominent role for a Vietnamese-American actress, though this character is not a recast of a traditionally white role. The narrative subtly critiques human behavior and societal structures, with the white male protagonist often portrayed as passive, but it does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively or make DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
Alexander Payne's 'Downsizing' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's focus is primarily on a satirical exploration of humanity's response to overpopulation and environmental decline through the concept of shrinking people, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film "Downsizing" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on environmentalism, consumerism, and societal class structures within a science fiction premise, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Downsizing is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptations from which character genders could have been altered.
Downsizing is an original film with an original screenplay. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.4
Critic Ratings
4.7
6.4
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