3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
Overview
After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
3.9
Overview
After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film offers a broad, cynical satire of 1980s New York society, critiquing the moral bankruptcy and self-serving opportunism across all social strata—from the wealthy elite to opportunistic activists and sensationalist media—without championing a specific ideological solution, thus balancing critiques from multiple perspectives.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting the source material and the era it portrays, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative satirizes class, greed, and the justice system, touching on racial tensions, but does not explicitly critique traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
In the film adaptation, the character of the hit-and-run victim, Henry Lamb, who was canonically a young Black man in Tom Wolfe's novel, is portrayed as Roland Auburn, a white character played by Donald Moffat.
The film portrays Reverend Bacon, a prominent Christian minister, as a manipulative and hypocritical figure who exploits racial tensions and religious rhetoric for personal gain and political power. The narrative critiques the abuse of religious authority and the performative aspects of faith when intertwined with power, presenting the most visible Christian figure as cynical and self-serving.
The film 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on satire of ambition, class, and the justice system in 1980s New York, without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The film 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on social satire, class, and media sensationalism in New York City, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1990 film adaptation of Tom Wolfe's novel does not feature any major characters whose gender was changed from the source material. All significant roles maintain their original canonical gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.6
Critic Ratings
1.5
2.7
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tom Hanks | Sherman McCoy | Male | White |  United States |
Bruce Willis | Peter Fallow | Male | White |  Germany |
Melanie Griffith | Maria Ruskin | Female | White | United States |
Kim Cattrall | Judy McCoy | Female | White |  United Kingdom |
Saul Rubinek | Jed Kramer | Male | White | Germany |
Morgan Freeman | Judge Leonard White | Male | Black | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
67%
33%
Race
White
83%
Black
17%
Nationalities
United States
50%
Germany
33%
United Kingdom
17%
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