4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Little White Lies (1998)
Little White Lies (1998)
Overview
The tragic, unexpected death of David in a car-crash causes the cozy, safe life of gardener Beth to be thrown into complete chaos. In the aftermath, as Beth begins to pick up the pieces, worrying facts come to light about David's illegal deals with Oliver, the family solicitor, and his apparent long-running, illicit affair with Julia, Oliver's wife. In her distress and disbelief Beth digs deeper into her husband's private affairs and uncovers another layer of lies and deceit concerning Julia's mental stability and her friends' hollow, loveless marriage. Beth's anger and desperation for the truth about the husband she loved drives her ever on toward the truth behind tragic events of the past which lead inevitably towards further tragedy to come.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.2
Overview
The tragic, unexpected death of David in a car-crash causes the cozy, safe life of gardener Beth to be thrown into complete chaos. In the aftermath, as Beth begins to pick up the pieces, worrying facts come to light about David's illegal deals with Oliver, the family solicitor, and his apparent long-running, illicit affair with Julia, Oliver's wife. In her distress and disbelief Beth digs deeper into her husband's private affairs and uncovers another layer of lies and deceit concerning Julia's mental stability and her friends' hollow, loveless marriage. Beth's anger and desperation for the truth about the husband she loved drives her ever on toward the truth behind tragic events of the past which lead inevitably towards further tragedy to come.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around marital infidelity and its emotional consequences, which are fundamentally apolitical themes focused on personal relationships and individual choices rather than broader societal or ideological issues.
The movie features a traditional casting approach without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on interpersonal themes, rather than critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Little White Lies sensitively portrays a transsexual woman navigating a relationship and societal prejudice. The film depicts her with dignity and complexity, framing external obstacles with empathy. It explores the emotional journey of her partner's acceptance, ultimately affirming the worth of transsexual lives and love despite the challenges presented.
Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, the film 'Little White Lies' (1998) does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on marital infidelity and its consequences within a heterosexual context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story and does not feature characters adapted from prior source material or historical figures with established genders. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
This 1998 British TV movie is an original production, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for the film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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5.4
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