6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Newness (2017)
Newness (2017)
Overview
A contemporary romance following two millennials in Los Angeles as they navigate modern dating and explore unconventional relationship structures. Directed by Drake Doremus and starring Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart as characters grappling with intimacy, commitment, and self-discovery in a social media–saturated world. The film observes the emotional complexities and personal growth that emerge when two people test the boundaries of traditional partnership.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
A contemporary romance following two millennials in Los Angeles as they navigate modern dating and explore unconventional relationship structures. Directed by Drake Doremus and starring Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart as characters grappling with intimacy, commitment, and self-discovery in a social media–saturated world. The film observes the emotional complexities and personal growth that emerge when two people test the boundaries of traditional partnership.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the pursuit of genuine connection through the lens of non-monogamous arrangements. It presents an observational narrative on the emotional challenges and self-discovery involved, rather than advocating for a specific ideological stance on relationship structures.
The film features a cast with visible diversity, including actors from different ethnic backgrounds. The narrative primarily focuses on contemporary relationship dynamics and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes within its plot.
Secondary
Newness explores modern relationships, including an open relationship between its central couple, Martin and Gabi. Their journey involves sexual exploration with various partners, including same-sex encounters. These depictions are presented as part of the characters' broader relational experimentation and do not center on specific LGBTQ+ identities or themes, maintaining a neutral portrayal within the narrative.
The film Newness explicitly normalizes and explores non-traditional relationship structures, including open relationships and polyamory, championing sexual freedom over conventional monogamous commitments.
Newness explores the complexities of modern relationships through the lens of a heterosexual couple. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, focusing instead on the protagonists' journey through open relationships and intimacy. The story's scope is entirely centered on their experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Newness" features original characters created for its narrative. There are no instances of characters who were previously established as one gender in source material, prior adaptations, or historical records being portrayed as a different gender within the movie.
Newness (2017) is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations that establish canonical racial identities for its characters. Consequently, no instances of race swapping are present in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.1
Critic Ratings
7.1
5.0
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