4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sweet November (2001)
Sweet November (2001)
Overview
Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.4
Overview
Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around individual transformation and a romantic relationship, with its critique of corporate materialism serving as a backdrop for personal growth rather than a political statement. The narrative champions individual self-discovery and emotional fulfillment, making its core themes largely apolitical.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main and supporting cast, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on a heterosexual romance without critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities, maintaining a neutral to positive framing throughout.
Secondary
Sweet November includes a positively depicted gay couple, Chaz and Brandon, who are portrayed with dignity and as a stable, loving part of the protagonist's support system. Their presence normalizes a queer relationship without making it central to the main plot, contributing to an affirming overall portrayal.
The film 'Sweet November' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a heterosexual romantic drama between a workaholic man and a terminally ill woman.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2001 film "Sweet November" is a remake of the 1968 film. All major characters, including Nelson, Sara, Chaz, and Arthur, retain their original genders from the source material. No established character underwent a gender change.
The 2001 film "Sweet November" is a remake of a 1968 film. The main characters, Sara Deever and Nelson Moss (Rydell in the original), were portrayed by white actors in both versions. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.9
Critic Ratings
1.5
2.7
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