6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Starting Over (1979)
Starting Over (1979)
Overview
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating because its central subject matter of divorce and personal emotional recovery is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences rather than societal critiques or endorsements of specific political ideologies.
This film features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, reflecting mainstream cinema of its era. The narrative focuses on personal relationships without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
Starting Over is a romantic comedy centered on heterosexual relationships and the complexities of divorce and new love. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal or impact on queer identity.
The film "Starting Over" (1979) is a romantic comedy-drama centered on a man navigating divorce and new relationships. Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Starting Over" (1979) is an adaptation of a 1973 novel. A comparison of the main characters in the source material and the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
The film "Starting Over" (1979) is an adaptation of a novel. There is no evidence that any named character, whose race was established in the source material, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.4
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