7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Overview
Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on individual mental health, community empathy, and the process of healing from loneliness transcends specific political ideologies, presenting a balanced narrative about human connection and acceptance without advocating for particular systemic changes or political viewpoints.
The film features a predominantly white and mainstream cast, consistent with a traditional small-town portrayal, without any intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on themes of mental health and community support, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without engaging in explicit DEI critiques or themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a small, predominantly Christian community that demonstrates profound compassion and unconditional love. The local church and its pastor are central to the community's supportive response to Lars's delusion, embodying virtues of empathy and acceptance.
The film 'Lars and the Real Girl' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a man's unconventional relationship with a doll and the community's supportive reaction, unrelated to queer identity.
The film 'Lars and the Real Girl' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a man's relationship with a doll and the community's response, without touching upon gender identity or trans experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Lars and the Real Girl" features an original story and characters, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish canonical genders for comparison. All characters are introduced for the first time within this film.
Lars and the Real Girl is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a historical biopic. Therefore, no characters had a previously established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.0
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