6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sidelined (2018)
Sidelined (2018)
Overview
In 1978, several NFL cheerleaders posed in Playboy magazine, having received approval from team management. But when the issue hit newsstands, it unleashed a wave of repercussions for the women themselves—and their team.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
In 1978, several NFL cheerleaders posed in Playboy magazine, having received approval from team management. But when the issue hit newsstands, it unleashed a wave of repercussions for the women themselves—and their team.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic gender inequality and advocates for pay equity and equal opportunities for women in sports, aligning directly with progressive ideology. It champions collective action to challenge existing power structures and achieve social justice for female athletes.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead casting, with a Black actress in a prominent role. The narrative, however, focuses on a personal drama about friendship and illness, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Due to the lack of available information regarding the film's content, an assessment of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes cannot be made. There is insufficient data to determine if any such depictions exist or what their net impact might be.
Currently, there is not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Without plot details or character descriptions, a determination of positive, negative, or neutral impact cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is provided regarding source material, previous adaptations, or historical figures for 'Sidelined, 2018'. Without a pre-established canon or historical baseline for its characters, it is not possible to determine if any gender swaps occurred.
There is no information provided regarding source material, historical figures, or legacy characters for 'Sidelined, 2018'. Without this context, it is impossible to determine if any character's portrayal constitutes a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.0
6.0
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