6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mae West (1982)
Mae West (1982)
Overview
Biography of the curvaceous and sharp-witted actress who scandalized Broadway and Hollywood in the 1920s-30s with her frank approach to sex.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Biography of the curvaceous and sharp-witted actress who scandalized Broadway and Hollywood in the 1920s-30s with her frank approach to sex.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated Left-Leaning (-1) because it celebrates Mae West's life as a pioneer of female sexual agency and her defiance of societal censorship, themes inherently aligned with progressive values.
This biographical film about the iconic actress Mae West features traditional casting that aligns with the historical identity of its subject. The narrative focuses on her life and career within its historical context, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering contemporary diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays conservative Christian moralists and institutions as hypocritical and oppressive forces that attempted to censor Mae West's artistic expression. The narrative implicitly champions West's defiance against these restrictive religious views, framing them as obstacles to artistic freedom and individual expression.
This biographical film about Mae West focuses on her life and career, including her relationships and battles with censorship. It does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative.
The film 'Mae West' (1982), a biographical drama, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the life and career of Mae West without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1982 film "Mae West" is a biopic about the historical figure Mae West, who was female. The character of Mae West is portrayed by a female actress, Ann Jillian. There is no evidence of any other historically established character being portrayed as a different gender.
The 1982 TV movie "Mae West" is a biopic about the historical figure Mae West, who was white. The actress portraying her, Ann Jillian, is also white. There are no documented instances of any other historically or canonically established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
5.8
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