Stargirl (2020)

Stargirl poster

Stargirl (2020)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

An unassuming high schooler finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central themes of individuality, kindness, and self-expression are universal and apolitical, focusing on personal growth and interpersonal connection rather than partisan ideologies or systemic critiques.

The movie demonstrates explicit DEI through the casting of a traditionally white role with a minority actor. However, its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on themes of individuality and acceptance rather than explicit social critique.

Secondary

Stargirl (2020) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a heterosexual romance and themes of self-discovery and acceptance, with no narrative elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.

The film 'Stargirl' (2020) does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a unique high school student named Stargirl and her impact on a shy classmate, Leo. Therefore, an assessment of its portrayal of transsexual characters is not applicable.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "Stargirl" (2020) is an adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel. The main characters, including Stargirl Caraway, Leo Borlock, and Archie Brubaker, maintain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.

The film 'Stargirl' (2020) adapts a novel where the race of key characters like Archie Brubaker and Kevin Quinlan was not explicitly specified or visually depicted. Therefore, casting actors of different races for these roles does not meet the definition of a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.2
The Movie Database logo
7.4

Critic Ratings

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6.9
Metacritic logo
6.1

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