7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gia (1998)
Gia (1998)
Overview
Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's rating is -1 due to its sympathetic portrayal of a bisexual woman struggling with addiction and mental health, and its implicit critique of the demanding and exploitative nature of the fashion industry, aligning with progressive values of empathy and understanding systemic pressures.
The film 'Gia' is a biographical drama featuring traditional casting that aligns with the historical figure it portrays. The narrative centers on the personal struggles and relationships of the main character, including her bisexuality, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The film "Gia" portrays the titular supermodel's bisexuality as an intrinsic aspect of her complex identity, notably through her central relationship with Linda. While her life ends tragically due to addiction, the narrative treats her queer identity and relationships with dignity and empathy, never framing them as the cause of her downfall, thus offering a net positive portrayal.
The film 'Gia' does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the life, career, relationships, and struggles with drug addiction of supermodel Gia Carangi, with no depiction of transgender individuals or related storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gia is a biographical film about the real-life supermodel Gia Carangi, who was female. The film portrays Gia and other historical figures with their documented genders, and no established characters have their gender changed.
Gia is a biographical film based on the real-life model Gia Carangi, who was white. The lead actress, Angelina Jolie, is also white. Other main characters and their historical counterparts are also portrayed by actors of the same race, indicating no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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