7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Play Misty for Me (1971)
Play Misty for Me (1971)
Overview
A brief fling between a male disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening, and perhaps even deadly turn when another woman enters the picture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
A brief fling between a male disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening, and perhaps even deadly turn when another woman enters the picture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on psychological obsession and individual survival against a stalker is apolitical, concentrating on personal terror rather than broader societal or ideological critiques.
The film features a predominantly white cast with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a psychological thriller without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Play Misty for Me' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual relationship and a psychological thriller plot, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film "Play Misty for Me" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a male radio DJ and his female stalker, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual characters is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Play Misty for Me is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this production, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon or history.
This film is an original story from 1971, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. There are no prior canonical character depictions or historical figures whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.6
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8.5
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