4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)
Overview
The continuing adventures of the Portokalos family. A follow-up to the 2002 comedy, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.6
Overview
The continuing adventures of the Portokalos family. A follow-up to the 2002 comedy, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative strongly emphasizes and ultimately reaffirms the importance of family, cultural tradition, and community, with individual aspirations finding their place within these established structures.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 showcases cultural diversity through its focus on a Greek-American family. The narrative includes a positive portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character, integrating this theme within the family's celebratory dynamic without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features a central subplot where Angelo comes out as gay. His family's reaction, while initially dramatic, quickly shifts to one of unconditional love and acceptance, fully embracing him and his partner. This portrayal is affirming and supportive of LGBTQ+ identity.
The film portrays Greek Orthodox Christianity as a deeply ingrained and positive aspect of the Portokalos family's cultural identity, community, and values. While humor is present, it is affectionate and celebrates their traditions, ultimately affirming the faith's role in their lives.
The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its LGBTQ+ content primarily focuses on a character coming out as gay, which pertains to sexual orientation rather than gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a direct sequel featuring the same established characters from the original movie, all of whom maintain their previously depicted genders. No character from prior canon has their gender altered.
All primary and legacy characters in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" maintain the same racial portrayal as established in the original film. The cast largely consists of actors of Greek or Mediterranean descent, consistent with the characters' established ethnicity and race. No character originally established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.0
Critic Ratings
2.8
3.7
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