McFarland, USA (2015)

McFarland, USA poster

McFarland, USA (2015)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film portrays the challenges of a low-income, predominantly Latino community but champions individual responsibility, hard work, and strong community bonds as the primary means to overcome adversity and achieve success, aligning with right-leaning values.

The movie features a diverse cast reflecting its real-life setting within a predominantly Latino community. The narrative positively portrays the white male protagonist as a mentor, focusing on cross-cultural understanding and the empowerment of the student athletes without critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

The film portrays the predominantly Mexican-American community's Christian faith as a foundational element of their culture, family values, and resilience. It is depicted as a source of strength and community support, contributing positively to the characters' lives and their ability to overcome challenges. The narrative aligns with the dignity and virtues associated with their faith.

McFarland, USA is a sports drama depicting a high school cross-country team's journey. The film's narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, concentrating solely on the coach, the student-athletes, and their community challenges.

The film "McFarland, USA" focuses on a high school cross-country team and its coach in a predominantly Latino community. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, including coach Jim White and the student athletes, are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.

McFarland, USA is a biographical film based on the true story of a predominantly Latino cross-country team and their white coach. All main characters, including the historical figures and the student athletes, are portrayed by actors matching their real-life racial backgrounds.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.4
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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8.0
Metacritic logo
6.0

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