5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Big Year (2011)
The Big Year (2011)
Overview
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of competitive birdwatching and personal fulfillment is inherently apolitical, and its narrative champions individual pursuit and finding balance without promoting specific left or right-leaning ideologies.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, with its main characters being white males. The narrative centers on their individual pursuits and rivalries without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film portrays Stu Preissler's Jewish identity and his family's observance of Rosh Hashanah with respect and nuance. While Stu struggles to balance his passion for birding with family obligations, the film treats the importance of his religious and familial traditions with dignity, positioning them as a valued part of his life and a source of character conflict rather than critique.
The Big Year does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the competitive pursuit of birdwatching and the personal journeys of its three main male protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity present in the storyline.
The film "The Big Year" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on three men competing in a year-long birdwatching contest, with no elements related to transsexual identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is based on a non-fiction book about three real-life male birdwatchers. The main characters in the film, based on these individuals, are also portrayed as male, with no significant canonical characters undergoing a gender change.
The film is based on a non-fiction book about real-life birdwatchers, who are white. The main characters, fictionalized versions of these individuals, are portrayed by white actors, aligning with the source material's implied racial background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.0
Critic Ratings
4.1
5.3
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