5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Congressman (2016)
The Congressman (2016)
Overview
Maine Congressman Charlie Winship has had a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. As his life spirals out of control, Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island in the Atlantic whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war over their fishing grounds. Treat Williams stars as The Congressman in this humorous and moving film that raises the important question of what it means to be an American.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
Maine Congressman Charlie Winship has had a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. As his life spirals out of control, Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island in the Atlantic whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war over their fishing grounds. Treat Williams stars as The Congressman in this humorous and moving film that raises the important question of what it means to be an American.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores political disillusionment and a Congressman's journey to reconnect with local community issues, championing integrity and personal redemption over specific ideological solutions. This focus on character and local advocacy, rather than a broad political thesis, results in a neutral rating.
The movie features a primarily traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven casting. The narrative, based on available information, does not appear to critically portray traditional identities or center explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the provided movie details and the absence of any specific information regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes, it is not possible to assess the film's portrayal. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ representation cannot be determined.
The provided information for 'The Congressman, 2016' lacks any details regarding the presence of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, it is not possible to assess their portrayal or determine a net impact within the film's narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is provided regarding source material, previous adaptations, or historical figures for "The Congressman, 2016." Without this context, it is impossible to determine if any character's gender deviates from a pre-established canonical or historical portrayal.
The film "The Congressman" (2016) is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, there are no characters with a prior established race to be subject to a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
3.3
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