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The DUFF (2015)

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The DUFF (2015)

Overview

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film primarily addresses apolitical themes of self-esteem and social dynamics in high school. Its central solution champions individual empowerment and self-acceptance, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.

The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its primary roles are predominantly white. The narrative centers on themes of self-acceptance and social labeling, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.

Secondary

The film "The DUFF" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and high school social dynamics, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or experiences.

The film 'The DUFF' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Its plot focuses on high school social dynamics, labels, and self-acceptance, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is an adaptation of a novel, and all major characters, including Bianca Piper, Wesley Rush, and Madison Morgan, retain the same gender as established in the source material. No canonical characters were portrayed with a different gender.

The film adapts a novel where character races were not explicitly defined but generally implied as white. The casting of characters like Casey Cordero with an actress of Hispanic ethnicity is considered an ethnic shift rather than a change in broader racial category, aligning with the prompt's exclusions.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.4
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6.8

Critic Ratings

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7.3
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5.6

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