5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Signs of Life (1989)
Signs of Life (1989)
Overview
The closing of a small shipbuilder in New England places stresses on the people involved.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
The closing of a small shipbuilder in New England places stresses on the people involved.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the personal journey of a woman seeking autonomy outside traditional marital roles and the emotional impact on her family, presenting a nuanced human drama without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology or solution.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not appear to include intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative centers on a family's struggles without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating strong DEI themes into its core plot.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film "Signs of Life." Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film "Signs of Life" (1989) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a fisherman and his family's struggles after his boat is repossessed, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Signs of Life (1989) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's gender before their portrayal in this movie.
This film is an original 1989 drama and not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established character races, nor does it depict historical figures. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
4.6
Critic Ratings
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