7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Overview
A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily driven by its central critique of military censorship and bureaucratic absurdity during the Vietnam War, advocating for individual expression and empathy over institutional control.
The movie features a diverse cast, including Vietnamese characters and a prominent Black actor, reflecting its historical setting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative offers a subtle critique of military bureaucracy and censorship, and portrays empathy for the local population, but does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays Vietnamese culture, which is deeply influenced by Buddhism. Scenes like the visit to the temple emphasize the peace and tradition of the faith, contrasting it with the chaos of war and fostering audience sympathy for the Vietnamese people and their spiritual heritage.
The film "Good Morning, Vietnam" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines. The narrative focuses on the experiences of a radio DJ during the Vietnam War, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or issues within its story.
The film "Good Morning, Vietnam" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the experiences of a radio DJ during the Vietnam War, with no content related to transsexual identity or issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is based on the real-life experiences of Adrian Cronauer, a male U.S. Air Force DJ, who is portrayed by a male actor. All other significant characters appear to be original to the film or consistent with their historical/canonical gender, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film is loosely based on a real historical figure, Adrian Cronauer, who was white and portrayed by a white actor. Other significant characters are original to the film or are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the character's depiction, without any prior established differing race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.0
6.7
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