5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Lonely Guy (1984)
The Lonely Guy (1984)
Overview
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a romantic comedy centered on the universal human experience of loneliness and the search for connection in an urban environment. Its themes are apolitical, focusing on individual character arcs and relationships rather than societal critiques or ideological promotion.
This 1984 film features primarily traditional casting, consistent with its era, and does not appear to incorporate explicit diversity in its character representation. The narrative focuses on the experiences of its white male protagonist without critically portraying traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Lonely Guy' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the heterosexual romantic and social struggles of its male protagonists, resulting in no direct portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
Currently, there is not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Without specific plot details or character descriptions related to trans identity, a determination of positive, negative, or neutral impact cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Lonely Guy" (1984) is based on a book about a male protagonist. The main character in the film, Larry Hubbard, is portrayed as male by Steve Martin, consistent with the source material. There are no instances of established characters changing gender.
The Lonely Guy (1984) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
5.0
4.5
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