7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Jules (2023)
Jules (2023)
Overview
A flying saucer lands in the backyard of an elderly suburbanite with memory problems, who forms a bond with the scared alien inside.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
A flying saucer lands in the backyard of an elderly suburbanite with memory problems, who forms a bond with the scared alien inside.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive social values, particularly its focus on ageism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and a humanistic critique of societal and governmental indifference, leading to a left-leaning bias.
The film primarily focuses on age representation by centering its narrative on older Americans and exploring themes of aging, isolation, and mental illness. While it addresses the challenges faced by seniors and individuals with cognitive decline, the casting does not indicate explicit racial or gender diversity initiatives, and the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Jules" offers a subtle yet affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Through Sandy's lesbian daughter and her marriage, the narrative normalizes same-sex relationships. Dialogue and visual cues like a pride flag reinforce acceptance, integrating LGBTQ+ identities as a respected and ordinary aspect of community life without sensationalism. The overall impact is supportive and validating.
The film 'Jules' (2023) does not feature transsexual characters or explore transsexual themes. The central character, Jules, is an alien, and the narrative focuses on themes of aging, loneliness, and human connection through a sci-fi dramedy lens, without engaging with gender identity issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The character Jules is an original creation for the film, with no prior established canonical gender in any source material or historical record. Therefore, the portrayal of Jules as male by a female actor does not constitute a gender swap from a pre-existing gender.
The film "Jules" is an original story not based on prior source material with established character races. Therefore, no character can be considered a "race swap" as their racial portrayals are defined within this new production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.6
5.7
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