7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Handsome Devil (2017)
Handsome Devil (2017)
Overview
A music-mad 16-year-old outcast at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely friendship with his dashing new roommate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
A music-mad 16-year-old outcast at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely friendship with his dashing new roommate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly critiques homophobia and toxic masculinity within a traditional institutional setting, advocating for individuality, acceptance, and social justice through its characters' journeys and the influence of a progressive mentor.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, aligning with its Irish setting. However, its narrative strongly focuses on challenging traditional masculine norms and addressing homophobia within a boarding school environment, making a clear statement on LGBTQ+ inclusion and acceptance.
Secondary
Handsome Devil offers an affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes through a gay student's coming-out journey and his friend's allyship. It critiques homophobia and toxic masculinity within a boarding school, championing self-acceptance, friendship, and the courage to be authentic.
The film portrays Christianity positively through Father Stack, a compassionate priest who champions acceptance, individuality, and empathy. His character serves as a moral compass, actively countering prejudice and supporting the protagonists in their journey of self-discovery. The narrative aligns with the virtues he embodies, presenting his faith as a source of understanding and progressive values.
The film 'Handsome Devil' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there are no specific character arcs or plot points related to transsexual identity to analyze, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Handsome Devil is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a reboot with legacy characters. Therefore, all characters are new creations for this film, precluding any gender swaps from prior established versions.
Handsome Devil (2017) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot with legacy characters. Therefore, there is no established canonical or historical race for its characters to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.0
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