5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sex and the City (2008)
Sex and the City (2008)
Overview
A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on personal relationships, friendships, and individual fulfillment, which are largely apolitical themes. While it features elements that could be interpreted as progressive (female independence, sexual openness) and traditional (emphasis on marriage, consumerism), it does not explicitly champion a specific political ideology as its central thesis or solution.
The film features a diverse supporting character, adding visible representation to the cast. However, its narrative primarily focuses on the personal lives of its main characters without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film prominently features gay characters Anthony and Stanford, who are integral to the main cast. Their relationship culminates in a celebrated wedding, affirming gay love and marriage. Despite some stereotypical traits, their portrayal is generally respectful, depicting them with dignity and agency rather than as sources of degradation or ridicule.
The film portrays Charlotte's sincere conversion to Judaism as a loving commitment to her husband and his family. It depicts Jewish traditions, such as the wedding ceremony and family life, with warmth and respect, highlighting the community and joy they bring.
The film "Sex and the City" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the romantic and professional lives of four cisgender women in New York City, with no plot points or character arcs related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct continuation of the television series, featuring the same established characters portrayed by the original actors. No characters who were canonically male or female in the source material are depicted as a different gender in this installment.
The 2008 film continues the story from the original TV series with the same core cast. All established characters maintain their original racial portrayals from previous installments. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
6.6
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5.0
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