6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Science Fiction, Animation • 2013 • 123 min
The Congress (2013)
The Congress (2013)
Overview
Ari Folman's part live-action, part animated science fiction film follows an aging actress, played by Robin Wright as a fictionalized version of herself, who sells her digital likeness to a studio. The film then leaps into a strange animated future where identity, reality, and corporate power have all become negotiable. The Mixed label fits because the film pulls in opposite directions. Its critique of capitalism and the commodification of the self reads as progressive, while the story's emotional center, a mother sacrificing everything for her children, carries genuinely traditional weight. The gender-swap from the source novel adds another layer of identity politics. No single ideological axis dominates, which is precisely what makes it unusual.
Starring Cast
Robin Wright • Harvey Keitel • Jon Hamm
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Ari Folman's part live-action, part animated science fiction film follows an aging actress, played by Robin Wright as a fictionalized version of herself, who sells her digital likeness to a studio. The film then leaps into a strange animated future where identity, reality, and corporate power have all become negotiable. The Mixed label fits because the film pulls in opposite directions. Its critique of capitalism and the commodification of the self reads as progressive, while the story's emotional center, a mother sacrificing everything for her children, carries genuinely traditional weight. The gender-swap from the source novel adds another layer of identity politics. No single ideological axis dominates, which is precisely what makes it unusual.
Starring Cast
Robin Wright • Harvey Keitel • Jon Hamm
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium
The film critiques the commodification of human identity and artistic expression by corporate interests, portraying a future where technology enables widespread societal escapism and the erosion of genuine human connection. It explores the dehumanizing consequences of unchecked technological and capitalist advancement on individuals and society.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on themes of identity and technology, rather than incorporating explicit DEI critiques or a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
Gender Swap: Yes
Confidence: High
The film adapts a science fiction novel featuring a male protagonist. In this screen version, the central character is portrayed by a female actor, reimagining the lead role with a different gender.
Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Medium
The narrative centers on a single mother's profound dedication and sacrifice for her children, especially her son facing a degenerative illness. The film portrays the strength of the maternal bond and parental responsibility without explicitly endorsing or critiquing specific family structures.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The Congress, 2013 does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film primarily explores themes of identity, reality, and the future of the entertainment industry through its protagonist's journey, focusing on the implications of digital immortality and the human experience.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on other aspects, and no character arcs or plot points are dedicated to exploring transsexual identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a loose adaptation of a novel, creating new characters or significantly reinterpreting existing ones rather than directly porting them. No character established as one race in prior canon is portrayed as a different race in this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.3
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