5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Good Deeds (2012)
Good Deeds (2012)
Overview
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by championing individual responsibility and private charity as the primary solutions to personal and economic struggles, rather than exploring systemic issues or advocating for collective action.
The film features a diverse, predominantly Black cast, consistent with the director's style, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on personal struggles and relationships, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without making explicit DEI critiques central to the story.
Secondary
The film consistently portrays Christian values such as compassion, self-sacrifice, and moral integrity as the path to true happiness and fulfillment. Characters who embody these virtues are depicted sympathetically, and the narrative ultimately affirms these principles as beneficial.
The film "Good Deeds" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and individual journeys of self-discovery, resulting in no depiction of queer identity within its storyline.
The film "Good Deeds" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a romantic drama involving the main characters and their personal struggles, without touching upon gender identity or related topics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Good Deeds (2012) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical gender for any character that could then be swapped.
Good Deeds is an original film written and directed by Tyler Perry. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before their portrayal in the film. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
6.2
Critic Ratings
3.7
4.3
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