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Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction  •  2020  •  90 min  •  Adults (18+)

Palm Springs (2020)

Palm Springs poster

Palm Springs (2020)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
8.1

Overview

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

Starring Cast

Andy Samberg  •   Cristin Milioti  •   J.K. Simmons

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central conflict of existential stagnation within a time loop and its solution, which emphasizes personal agency, scientific exploration, and human connection, are primarily philosophical and relational rather than political.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features a predominantly white main cast with some visible diversity in supporting roles, but without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. Its narrative focuses on personal growth within a time loop, and it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Neutral
Confidence: Medium

Palm Springs features a lesbian couple, Tala and Pia, whose wedding is the catalyst for the main plot. Their relationship is portrayed as a normal, accepted part of the family and community, without any focus on their queer identity as a source of conflict or special attention. The depiction is incidental, neither strongly positive nor negative.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Palm Springs" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The narrative focuses on its main characters' experiences within a time loop, without incorporating these specific elements.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Palm Springs is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters could have been established with a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Palm Springs is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' races could be established and subsequently changed.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
The Movie Database logo
7.3

Critic Ratings

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9.5
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8.3

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