9.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Step Back, Doors Closing (2026)
Step Back, Doors Closing (2026)
Overview
Romantic comedy-drama about two young adults, Ryan and Julisa, who meet by chance on the DC Metro and spend an unexpected weekend exploring the city. Directed by Carter Ward. Stars Reilly Walters as Ryan, Carmen Berkeley as Julisa, and Michelle Macedo as Sierra.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
9.3
Overview
Romantic comedy-drama about two young adults, Ryan and Julisa, who meet by chance on the DC Metro and spend an unexpected weekend exploring the city. Directed by Carter Ward. Stars Reilly Walters as Ryan, Carmen Berkeley as Julisa, and Michelle Macedo as Sierra.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative revolves around a spontaneous romance sparked by a chance meeting, prioritizing interpersonal bonds and self-discovery without engaging political ideologies. The decisive factor is the apolitical focus on universal human experiences amid a neutral urban backdrop.
The film presents a Mexican-American woman as a lead in an interracial romance, paired with a diverse ensemble that includes mixed Asian-Hispanic and Black actors. Subtle empowerment themes emerge from the protagonist's attendance at a women's leadership conference, integrated into conversations about personal aspirations.
Secondary
The film depicts no family structures or norms, focusing instead on a brief romantic encounter between two young adults. This absence of family content results in a neutral portrayal.
The film contains no LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
No transgender characters or themes appear in the film. The story follows a chance encounter between two young adults leading to a day of connection and romance, without addressing transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Step Back, Doors Closing presents original characters in a new romantic comedy narrative, with no adaptations or legacy figures involving gender changes.
Step Back, Doors Closing presents original characters in an independent romantic drama without adaptation from source material or historical basis, so no established racial baselines exist for comparison.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
10.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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