7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fish Tank (2009)
Fish Tank (2009)
Overview
Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family and the world around her. When she meets her party-girl mother’s charming new boyfriend Connor, she is amazed to find he returns her attention, and believes he might help her start to make sense of her life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family and the world around her. When she meets her party-girl mother’s charming new boyfriend Connor, she is amazed to find he returns her attention, and believes he might help her start to make sense of her life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the harsh realities of youth alienation and social deprivation within a working-class environment, focusing on a protagonist's struggle against systemic disadvantages and personal exploitation. Its empathetic portrayal of these challenges aligns with progressive values that emphasize the impact of socio-economic conditions.
The film features a traditional cast, primarily depicting white characters within a British working-class setting. The narrative explores individual struggles and family dynamics without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays a severely dysfunctional single-parent household where traditional family structures and parental authority are absent or undermined. It normalizes casual relationships and depicts a challenging environment where traditional family values are not present.
The film's narrative centers on a teenage girl's experiences with her family and a new male figure in her life. It does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore queer themes within its storyline.
The film "Fish Tank" does not include any identifiable transgender characters or explore related themes. The narrative focuses on the coming-of-age story of Mia, a troubled teenager, and her interactions with her family and her mother's new boyfriend, without incorporating elements pertaining to transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Fish Tank" is an original drama featuring newly created characters. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation to establish a canonical gender for any character before their portrayal in this film. Therefore, no gender swap occurs.
The film "Fish Tank" is an original story, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial depiction to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.1
8.1
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