5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Spanglish (2004)
Spanglish (2004)
Overview
Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno finds housekeeping work with Deborah and John Clasky, a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina, Deborah decides they should move into the Clasky home. Cultures clash and tensions run high as Flor and the Claskys struggle to share space while raising their children on their own, and very different, terms.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Mexican immigrant and single mother Flor Moreno finds housekeeping work with Deborah and John Clasky, a well-off couple with two children of their own. When Flor admits she can't handle the schedule because of her daughter, Cristina, Deborah decides they should move into the Clasky home. Cultures clash and tensions run high as Flor and the Claskys struggle to share space while raising their children on their own, and very different, terms.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores cultural clashes, family dysfunction, and personal identity, but its narrative prioritizes universal human values and individual choices over explicit political advocacy, leading to a neutral stance.
The movie features a diverse cast due to its central premise of a Mexican immigrant family interacting with a white American family, exploring themes of cultural differences and class. While it subtly critiques aspects of privilege and cultural insensitivity through character dynamics, it does not explicitly recast traditional roles or center its narrative on an overt critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Flor's Catholicism is portrayed as a positive force, providing her with a strong moral compass, integrity, and a loving approach to parenting, which stands in stark contrast to the Clasky family's dysfunction.
Spanglish does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transgender themes. The narrative focuses on cultural differences, family dynamics, and romantic relationships between its cisgender main characters, resulting in no relevant portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Spanglish is an original film from 2004, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this movie, so there is no prior canon or historical record to establish their gender differently from their on-screen portrayal.
Spanglish is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.0
Critic Ratings
5.4
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