5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Heartthrob (2017)
Heartthrob (2017)
Overview
Sam Maddox, a troubled girl whose father committed suicide, has earned a reputation at her high school for being a bit promiscuous. When Sam begins seeing brilliant, MIT-bound Henry Sinclair, the two opposites really attract. Although Sam doesn't realize it, Henry is in the grip of an insane romantic obsession, and he will kill anyone who tries to put an end to his star-crossed - and increasingly deadly - romance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
Sam Maddox, a troubled girl whose father committed suicide, has earned a reputation at her high school for being a bit promiscuous. When Sam begins seeing brilliant, MIT-bound Henry Sinclair, the two opposites really attract. Although Sam doesn't realize it, Henry is in the grip of an insane romantic obsession, and he will kill anyone who tries to put an end to his star-crossed - and increasingly deadly - romance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of celebrity obsession and its psychological consequences is inherently apolitical, and the narrative focuses on individual character drama rather than promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology or offering a political solution.
The movie features primarily traditional casting, with no explicit DEI-driven character changes evident. Its narrative focuses on thriller elements and does not critically portray traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Heartthrob" does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot. Therefore, it falls under the 'N/A' category as there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Heartthrob" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other subject matter, resulting in no depiction relevant to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Heartthrob (2017) is an original film featuring new characters. There is no pre-existing source material, historical record, or prior installment from which character genders could be established and subsequently altered.
Heartthrob (2017) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. Its characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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