7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mighty (1998)
The Mighty (1998)
Overview
Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of friendship, overcoming personal adversity, and self-discovery through the bond of two marginalized boys. Its focus on individual resilience and mutual support, rather than systemic issues or political advocacy, positions it as neutral.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit DEI-driven casting. Its narrative focuses on themes of friendship and overcoming personal challenges, rather than critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Mighty' focuses on the friendship between two young boys, Max and Kevin, as they navigate personal challenges and societal perceptions. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'The Mighty' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story focuses exclusively on the friendship between two young boys, Maxwell and Kevin, and their journey through adolescence and personal struggles, thus rendering the portrayal of transsexual themes as not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Mighty" (1998) is an adaptation of the novel "Freak the Mighty." All major characters in the movie retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film "The Mighty" (1998) is an adaptation of the novel "Freak the Mighty." The main characters, Max and Kevin, along with supporting roles, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their descriptions in the source material. No character established as one race in the novel is depicted as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.2
Critic Ratings
7.4
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