Documentary  •  2011  •  82 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.


Starring Cast

Jiro Ono  •   Yoshikazu Ono  •   Masuhiro Yamamoto


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film focuses on apolitical themes of dedication, mastery, and tradition within the context of sushi making, without advocating for or against any specific political ideology, thus earning a neutral rating.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The documentary 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' features a cast that is entirely Japanese, consistent with its focus on a specific cultural tradition and family. The narrative celebrates the dedication and craft of its male protagonists within this traditional context, without engaging in any critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary centered on the pursuit of culinary perfection and family legacy within the world of sushi. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary centered on the art of sushi making and the life of master Jiro Ono. The film does not feature any transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon related topics within its narrative scope.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary featuring real individuals, including Jiro Ono and his son Yoshikazu Ono, who portray themselves. Their on-screen gender aligns with their real-world, historically established gender, thus no gender swaps occur.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This film is a documentary featuring real-life Japanese individuals, Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono, and Masuhiro Yamamoto, who portray themselves. There are no fictional characters or historical figures being portrayed by actors of a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.8
The Movie Database logo
7.7

Critic Ratings

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9.9
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7.7

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