7.9
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Misfits (1961)
The Misfits (1961)
Overview
While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the existential struggles of rootless individuals in the changing American West, focusing on themes of freedom, loneliness, and the search for connection. It maintains a neutral stance by observing the complexities of these human conditions without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology or offering a clear ideological solution.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative explores the personal struggles of its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The Misfits does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the relationships and personal struggles of its heterosexual protagonists, offering no portrayal of queer identity or experiences.
The film "The Misfits" (1961) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the relationships and existential struggles of its main characters in the American West, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Misfits" is an adaptation of Arthur Miller's novella. The main characters, including Roslyn, Gay, Perce, and Guido, maintain the same genders as established in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The Misfits (1961) is an adaptation of Arthur Miller's novella. All major characters, including Roslyn Taber, Gay Langland, and Perce Howland, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material and original casting.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.2
6.9
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9.7
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