6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Music • 1980 • 134 min • Adults (18+)
Fame (1980)
Fame (1980)
Overview
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Starring Cast
Eddie Barth • Irene Cara • Lee Curreri
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Starring Cast
Eddie Barth • Irene Cara • Lee Curreri
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film primarily focuses on the apolitical themes of individual ambition, artistic passion, and the challenges of pursuing a career in the performing arts, emphasizing personal dedication and hard work as the keys to success rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The movie features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, reflecting the multicultural environment of a New York City performing arts school. The narrative primarily focuses on the individual journeys and challenges of its characters, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Neutral
Confidence: High
The film features Montgomery MacNeil, a character who grapples with his sexuality, expressing feelings of being different and a desire to conform. His internal struggle is portrayed with empathy, yet the narrative refrains from offering a strong affirming message or condemnation of queer identity, making its impact largely incidental to the overall story.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Fame" (1980) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the aspirations and challenges of students attending a performing arts high school, without incorporating transgender identities or related storylines.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Fame (1980) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or historical figures. All characters were created for this production, meaning there are no prior canonical genders to be swapped from.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 1980 film "Fame" is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial depiction to be "swapped" from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
8.1
5.8
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