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: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
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's left-leaning bias stems from its central critique of the mental health system and its exploration of the devastating impact of trauma and institutionalization, advocating for greater empathy and systemic understanding for marginalized individuals.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast, consistent with its historical setting and source material. Its narrative focuses on individual experiences and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes.
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.
Based on the provided information, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in 'Lilian's Story'. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements cannot be conducted.
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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