5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lilian's Story (1996)
Lilian's Story (1996)
Overview
For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her brother, John. Lilian starts to carve out a place for herself. As she explores Sydney and the people who live and work around her she sees others looking for love. Lilian shows us it is never too late to change your life and that even unusual choices can bring contentment.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her brother, John. Lilian starts to carve out a place for herself. As she explores Sydney and the people who live and work around her she sees others looking for love. Lilian shows us it is never too late to change your life and that even unusual choices can bring contentment.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated as neutral due to the absence of specific plot details or thematic content provided for analysis, preventing an assessment of political bias.
Based on the available information, the movie does not explicitly demonstrate intentional DEI-driven casting or a narrative that strongly critiques traditional identities or centers explicit DEI themes. The film's approach to diversity and inclusion appears to be neutral.
Secondary
Lilian's Story features Frank the Goat, a transsexual character portrayed with dignity and empathy. He is a supportive friend to the protagonist, and his identity is presented as an integral part of a complex individual, free from mockery or negative stereotypes. The film's overall message is affirming of unconventional lives.
The film 'Lilian's Story' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the protagonist's experiences with mental health and family dynamics, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Lilian's Story" is an adaptation of Kate Grenville's novel. Analysis of the main characters and plot reveals no instances where a character canonically established as one gender in the source material is portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The film "Lilian's Story" is an adaptation of Kate Grenville's novel, inspired by the real-life figure Bea Miles, both of whom are established as white. The main character, Lilian Singer, is portrayed by white actresses Ruth Cracknell and Toni Collette, aligning with the source material. No instances of characters established as one race being portrayed as another were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
4.4
Critic Ratings
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