4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Overview
Four boyhood pals perform a heroic act and are changed by the powers they gain in return. Years later, on a hunting trip in the Maine woods, they're overtaken by a vicious blizzard that harbors an ominous presence. Challenged to stop an alien force, the friends must first prevent the slaughter of innocent civilians by a military vigilante ... and then overcome a threat to the bond that unites the four of them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Four boyhood pals perform a heroic act and are changed by the powers they gain in return. Years later, on a hunting trip in the Maine woods, they're overtaken by a vicious blizzard that harbors an ominous presence. Challenged to stop an alien force, the friends must first prevent the slaughter of innocent civilians by a military vigilante ... and then overcome a threat to the bond that unites the four of them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on a sci-fi horror premise involving an alien invasion and the psychic bond between friends, with its resolution stemming from personal connections and supernatural elements rather than any explicit political or ideological stance.
The film features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, notably with a prominent Black actor in a significant role, but its core protagonists are traditionally cast. The narrative does not critique traditional identities or explicitly incorporate DEI themes, focusing instead on its sci-fi horror plot.
Secondary
Colonel Abraham Curtis, depicted as white in Stephen King's source novel, is portrayed by Morgan Freeman, a Black actor, in the film adaptation.
The film subtly portrays Christian archetypes through the character of Duddits, who functions as a Christ-like savior figure whose sacrifice and purity are essential to humanity's salvation from an alien threat. This portrayal is affirming of virtues often associated with the faith.
Dreamcatcher is a science fiction horror film centered on an alien invasion and the telepathic connection between four male friends. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Dreamcatcher" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a group of friends with psychic abilities encountering an alien invasion, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Dreamcatcher" (2003) is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All primary and significant characters maintain the same gender as established in the source material, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender on screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.6
Critic Ratings
2.7
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