8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sentimental Value (2025)
Sentimental Value (2025)
Overview
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes of reconciliation, empathy, and a critique of individualism and machismo align with progressive, humanistic values, positioning it as left-leaning despite its focus on personal and familial narratives rather than explicit political issues.
The movie primarily focuses on family dynamics and intergenerational trauma, without explicit engagement with contemporary DEI issues or social justice themes in its narrative. Casting decisions were based on artistic merit, resulting in an international but predominantly white cast, with no indication of deliberate diversity or representation as a production priority.
Secondary
The film features Edith, a gay and childfree character, whose identity is presented straightforwardly and integrated into the family narrative. Her LGBTQ+ identity is not a central theme or source of conflict, reflecting a nuanced approach that neither explicitly affirms nor denigrates, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The film *Sentimental Value* offers an empathetic and in-depth portrayal of a transgender sex worker. It centers on her complex journey toward self-realization and acceptance, highlighting her aspirations and struggles with dignity and agency. The narrative respectfully explores her lived experiences and desire to live authentically.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Sentimental Value" is an original family drama by Joachim Trier, not based on pre-existing source material or historical figures. As such, there are no characters with established canonical genders that could be altered, meaning no gender swaps occur.
The film's major characters are portrayed by actors whose ethnic and phenotypical backgrounds align with their established Norwegian origins and the film's setting. The casting maintains authenticity relative to the characters and the film's context, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.8
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