6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Home for the Holidays (1995)
Home for the Holidays (1995)
Overview
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her unhinged family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her unhinged family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores universal themes of family dynamics, dysfunction, and the stress of holiday gatherings, focusing on individual coping and acceptance rather than promoting a specific political ideology. While it includes progressive elements like the casual portrayal of a gay relationship, these are integrated into a broader narrative about human relationships and personal growth, leading to a neutral rating.
The film 'Home for the Holidays' features a predominantly traditional cast, focusing on a white family without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores family dynamics and personal relationships without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Home for the Holidays features a prominent gay character, Tommy, whose loving relationship is central to the family dynamics. While depicting some familial discomfort, the film portrays Tommy with dignity and complexity, framing challenges as external. The overall narrative is empathetic and affirming of his identity and relationship.
Based on the provided details and general knowledge of the film 'Home for the Holidays, 1995', there is no indication of transsexual characters or themes. The movie primarily focuses on a dysfunctional family's Thanksgiving gathering, and no plot points or character arcs involve transgender identity. Therefore, the film has no depiction of transsexual themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Home for the Holidays (1995) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters were previously established as a different gender, and no gender swaps occur.
Home for the Holidays (1995) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established race that could be altered, meaning no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.7
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