5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)
Overview
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the socio-economic and gendered challenges faced by a young woman whose dreams are derailed by early motherhood, but ultimately champions individual perseverance and self-advocacy as the solution, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on the personal journey of a white woman and her family, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive manner without explicit DEI-driven critique.
Secondary
The film 'Riding in Cars with Boys' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered entirely on heterosexual relationships and experiences, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "Riding in Cars with Boys" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the biographical story of a young woman's life, her aspirations, and her relationship with her son, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on Beverly D'Onofrio's autobiography. All main characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's established gender being changed.
The film is a biographical adaptation of Beverly D'Onofrio's autobiography. All main characters, including Beverly and her family, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their real-life counterparts and the source material. No instances of a character's race being changed from the established canon or history were found.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.7
Critic Ratings
4.8
4.3
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