5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Life of the Party (2018)
Life of the Party (2018)
Overview
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on a woman's personal journey of self-discovery and resilience through individual effort and returning to education, without engaging with broader political themes or ideological critiques, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast and ensemble, though it does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on comedic situations and personal development without engaging in social critique.
Secondary
The film "Life of the Party" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a divorced mother returning to college, her relationships with her daughter and new friends, and her personal growth. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the movie's storyline.
The film "Life of the Party" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a divorced mother returning to college, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Life of the Party is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Life of the Party (2018) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any instance of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
6.1
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3.8
4.6
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