6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gidget (1959)
Gidget (1959)
Overview
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of a teenage girl's coming-of-age, self-discovery, and navigation of early romantic relationships, without explicitly promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology.
The movie 'Gidget' reflects the traditional casting practices prevalent during its production era, featuring a predominantly white cast without explicit diversity initiatives. Its narrative presents traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, without engaging in critique or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Gidget (1959) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a teenage girl's heterosexual romantic interests and friendships during a summer of surfing, reflecting the social norms of its release era.
Gidget (1959) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a young woman's coming-of-age experiences in surf culture, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1959 film "Gidget" is an adaptation of the 1957 novel by Frederick Kohner. All major characters from the source material, such as Gidget, Moondoggie, and Kahoona, maintain their established genders in the film adaptation.
The 1959 film "Gidget" adapts the novel of the same name. All primary characters, including Gidget, Moondoggie, and Kahoona, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material. No character's race was altered from its original conception.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
5.9
Critic Ratings
5.5
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