7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gully Boy (2019)
Gully Boy (2019)
Overview
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film critiques systemic class disparity and the lack of opportunity, championing the empowerment of marginalized voices through individual talent and artistic expression, which aligns with progressive values of social justice.
The film features a cast that is authentic to its Indian setting, reflecting the cultural and socio-economic diversity within that context without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques societal class structures and patriarchal figures, championing the voice and aspirations of marginalized communities.
Secondary
The film portrays its Muslim characters, particularly the protagonist Murad and his mother, with depth, sympathy, and respect. While Murad's father exhibits negative traits, these are presented as individual character flaws and patriarchal cultural norms rather than a critique of Islam itself, which serves as a nuanced cultural backdrop.
The film "Gully Boy" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on the protagonist's journey as a rapper and his personal relationships, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
Gully Boy explores the life and aspirations of a young rapper from Mumbai's Dharavi slums. The film's primary focus is on his personal growth, relationships, and musical career. There are no transsexual characters or themes depicted in the movie.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gully Boy is an original story inspired by real-life rappers, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established character genders. All characters were created for this film, thus no gender swaps occurred.
Gully Boy is an original story inspired by real-life Indian rappers. Its characters were created for this film and are not adaptations of pre-existing characters with established racial identities from prior canon or history. All characters are portrayed consistently with their intended racial background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.6
6.5
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