5.0
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kicking & Screaming (2005)
Kicking & Screaming (2005)
Overview
Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for. It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is following in his footsteps. But when Phil's hyper-competitive dad benches Sam, Phil decides to transfer his son to a new team which needs a coach. Phil steps in to be the temporary coach and immediately begins to butt heads with his dad over this new competition in their lives.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for. It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is following in his footsteps. But when Phil's hyper-competitive dad benches Sam, Phil decides to transfer his son to a new team which needs a coach. Phil steps in to be the temporary coach and immediately begins to butt heads with his dad over this new competition in their lives.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores apolitical themes of intergenerational family conflict and the pressures of youth sports, offering a solution centered on individual growth and finding a healthy balance between competition and enjoyment, rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on family and sports comedy, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film 'Kicking & Screaming' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the heterosexual relationships and existential dilemmas of recent college graduates, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "Kicking & Screaming" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a father-son dynamic within a youth soccer league, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kicking & Screaming (2005) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, no character's gender could have been established before this film's creation.
Kicking & Screaming (2005) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical context, or previous installments from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.8
Critic Ratings
4.1
4.5
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